Everyone - Problems Accessing CWI Websites on CWI Public WiFi

Purpose:
This article outlines how to connect to the CWI-PUBLIC WiFi network and change its settings to a private network on Windows, along with additional troubleshooting tips for resolving common connectivity issues.

Steps-to-Take:

  1. Click on the Wifi icon in the bottom left-hand corner to open the available networks.

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  1. Find the CWI-PUBLIC network and connect to it.
  2. After connecting, “Properties” will show up for the CWI-Public network, Click it.
    1. On Windows 11, the "Properties" will look like an "i" enclosed in a circle:
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  3. Set the network from a Public Network to a Private Network

 

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NOTE:

  • Although the steps above will usually fix most access issues while using the CWI-Public WiFi, there are other potential issues. Below is a list of possible solutions:​​​​​​​
    • Expired Anti Virus: Try to disable or remove the program.
    • Static DNS IP on NIC config: Google, "Check network card configuration".
    • Flush DNS: Google, look up “Steps to Flush DNS”
    • Browser Set to Proxy: Google, look up “remove proxy from browser”
    • Clear Cache & Cookies: With a Web Page open, Hit "Ctrl + Shift + Delete", Select "All Time" for time range, than "Clear Data"
      • NOTE: This will log you out of all your accounts your normally automatically signed into

 

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