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Wifi networks

Wi-Fi allows you to connect wirelessly to the internet and various online services offered at Sciences Po. You can use any device equipped with Wi-Fi functionality (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.).

Which network to choose? The 3 Wi-Fi networks at Sciences Po

Three Wi-Fi networks are available. Choose the appropriate network based on your needs and profile:

  • The "Sciences Po" network for students and teachers (the network is named "SciencesPo-Secure" on Dijon and Poitiers).
  • The "FNSP" network for members of the work community (academic staff and employees).
  • The "Eduroam" network, which is a Wi-Fi network available to the public of the Eduroam higher education network - ⇢ Learn more about Eduroam.
Picture of the 3 wifi networks
(credits: @Guillaume_Augé)

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How to connect to Wi-Fi networks?

Connection to Sciences Po's Wi-Fi networks is done using your Sciences Po identifier (firstname.lastname@sciencespo.fr) and the password for your Sciences Po account (the same as for accessing your Gmail). The connection method depends on your device:

  • Access the Wi-Fi settings on your computer or mobile device and click on the desired network to connect.
  • Enter your login information:
  • On IOS only: check "Trust the certificate"
  • Access the Wi-Fi settings on your Android device and configure the Wi-Fi network with the following settings:
    • EAP Method: PEAP
    • Phase-2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA Certificate: Unspecified, do not validate
    • Identity: Network Access Username firstname.lastname@sciencespo.fr
    • Password: your Sciences Po account password
    • Domain (if asked): sciencespo.fr

 

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Good Wi-Fi Practices

In rare cases, a connection error may occur (when moving from one campus building to another, for example). An error message will then display, indicating "unable to reconnect to the network." In such a case, forget the Wi-Fi network and reconnect.

How to forget my Wi-Fi network and how to reconnect to it?

  1. In the Windows status bar (at the bottom right of the screen), click on the Wi-Fi icon to display the list of Wi-Fi networks.
  2. Right-click on the concerned network and click on "Forget".
  3. Re-select the network of your choice to reconnect using your credentials (email address firstname.lastname@sciencespo.fr / password for your Sciences Po account).
  1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon from the status bar at the top of the screen and then click on "Wi-Fi Settings..."
  2. Find the network to forget and to which you wish to reconnect:
    1. If the Wi-Fi network currently in use is the one you wish to forget, click on the "Details..." button.
    2. If the Wi-Fi network currently in use is not the one you wish to forget, locate it in the "Known Networks" list and click on the "More" button.
  3. Click on "Forget this network" and then on "Delete".
  4. In the Spotlight search (magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen), type the word "keychain" and click on "Keychain Access" The list of Wi-Fi certificates appears. You need to delete all certificates ending with "@sciencespo.fr".
  5. If the connection still does not work, reboot your Mac.
  1. Access the list of Wi-Fi networks and then click on the network settings button to forget.
  2. Click on the "Forget" button.
  3. Re-select the network of your choice to reconnect using your credentials (email address firstname.lastname@sciencespo.fr / password for your Sciences Po account).
  4. In the "CA certificate" choose "Do not validate" and click on "Connect".
  5. If your device asks for it, re-enter the network security settings:

 

  • EAP Method: PEAP
  • Phase-2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
  • CA Certificate: Unspecified, do not validate
  • Identity: Network Access Username firstname.lastname@sciencespo.fr
  • Password: the password for your Sciences Po account
  • Domain (if asked): sciencespo.fr
  1. Access the list of Wi-Fi networks and then click on the network settings button to forget.
  2. Click on "Forget this network" to forget the network and confirm by clicking on "Forget".
  3. Re-select the network of your choice to reconnect using your usual credentials (email address firstname.lastname@sciencespo.fr / password for your Sciences Po account).
  4. Click on "Connect" and then on "Trust" to validate the connection.

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Contact

For any questions, contact the SOS Helpdesk.

More information

The Eduroam Wi-Fi network