LVC Wireless

Our wireless network is based on the 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless standards. To use the LVC wireless network you need a device equipped with a wireless network card and an LVC username and password. You are required to have up-to-date antivirus software on your computer.

To use the LVC Wireless network, follow the steps below:

  1. Your computer should automatically recognize the LVC Wireless network.
  2. After connecting to LVC Wireless, open your web browser of choice (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
  3. Try to connect to any non-LVC web site.
  4. If you have already registered your computer on the campus network, you will be connected to the off-campus web site. If not, continue with the steps below.
  5. You will see a network registration screen. Click Start, and enter your LVC username and password.
  6. Enter the additional information requested and upon successful completion, you will have full access to the Internet.

If you have any questions or run into any problems, please contact the Information Technology Solutions Center during business hours at ext. 6072 (or 717-867-6072).

Wi-Fi Update (Nov. 2024)

The Office of Information Technology has been receiving reports of Wi-Fi issues across campus. Recent device updates on iOS, MacOS, Android, and Windows devices are causing the majority of the problems. These recent updates have caused a change in wireless device settings, turning on Private Addressing (also known as randomized MAC). Please see the instructions below on how to turn off private addressing.  Once you’ve turned off Private Addressing, you may need to re-register your device (instructions found above). If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Solutions Center, 717-867-6072, solutions@lvc.edu, or drop by our location, Room 004 on the lower level of the Clyde A. Lynch’18 Memorial Building (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Private Addressing (or Randomized MAC) is a security setting that periodically changes your device’s MAC address to avoid being tracked across a public network. This is a great feature when using a public network that is not trusted, like at a coffee shop, sports event, or convention; however, when you are on a trusted network like LVC wireless, where users must register their devices, using the MAC address, this is not necessary and causes more frustration. Because the device’s MAC address constantly changes, the device slips in and out of registration, affecting your ability to access the network.

Requires iOS 14, iPadOS 14, visionOS, or later

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. If you aren’t currently connected to the network, tap Edit in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap the More Info button next to the network name (LVC Wireless).
  4. Configure the setting:
    1. If using iOS 18, iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, or later, tap Private Wi-Fi Address, then tap Off, Fixed, or Rotating. Learn more about these settings.
    2. If using an earlier OS, turn Private Wi-Fi Address off.

Requires macOS Sequoia or later

  1. Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Wi-Fi in the sidebar.
  2. Click the Details button or More Info button next to the network name (LVC Wireless).
  3. From the menu next to Private Wi-Fi Address, choose Off, Fixed, or Rotating. Learn more about these settings.

These instructions may vary as Android varies per device manufacturer.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to “Network & Internet” or “Connection”, then choose “Wi-Fi” to access Wi-Fi settings.
  3. Tap the gear icon associated with LVC Wireless. If there is no gear, just tap the network name.
  4. Most common places to find Private Address setting within this pop-up:
    1. MAC Address Type > Device MAC
    2. MAC Address Type > Phone MAC
    3. Advanced > Privacy > Use Device MAC
    4. Advanced > MAC Address Type > Phone MAC

Turn off random hardware addresses for all networks:

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings  > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn off Use random hardware addresses.

Turn off random hardware addresses for a specific network:

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings  > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi  > Manage known networks.
  2. Choose LVC Wireless, then select Properties and choose the setting you want under Use random hardware addresses for this network.