Connecting to the NMU WiFi using the "NMU_WPA" Network
The 'NMU_WPA' WiFi Network is the most recommended network on-campus by the Help Desk for phones, tablets, laptops/desktops with WiFi access, due to its simplicity in setup as it does not require device registration. Smart TV's, Gaming Console's, and other miscellaneous Smart Devices will need to connect to the "NMU" WiFi Network which does require device registration.
To connect a device to Northern Michigan University's NMU_WPA WiFi as a student, staff, or faculty, you need only to login using your NMU Username (first part of your email up to the @ sign), and your NMU Account Password. You may also need to accept a certificate if prompted.
For help connecting to the NMU WiFi, not the NMU_WPA WiFi, follow this link: NMU WiFi Instructions.
When connected to the NMU_WPA:
- Whenever you are asked for a "Username" your "Username" will always be the first part of your email (everything up to the @ symbol). For example: jsmith@nmu.edu, the username is: jsmith.
- You must be on-campus and able to see the "NMU_WPA" WiFi Network from your list of options in order to connect to it.
- Your NMU account must be active in order to connect your devices.
- There is no limit to the number of computers or phones you can connect using the NMU_WPA.
- Please note that your NMU ID (AKA: "username") will be attached to each device you register, and you will be responsible for the actions performed using those device(s), including those that violate NMU's copyright and acceptable use policies.
- Most smart-home devices (such as: internet connected speakers, printers, Alexa speakers, etc) are meant to work on a small home network rather than a large campus or business network and may be incapable of connecting to the NMU_WPA.
- Any device that has it's own form of WiFi router or WiFi network that is shown for others to connect to will not work with our system. That includes some wireless speakers, such as Sonos, some smart home devices, some WiFi printers, and more.
- Devices incompatible with the NMU_WPA such as gaming consoles or smart TV's are often compatible with the NMU WiFi Network instead of NMU_WPA.