Overview
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Guest Account
Overview
We are pleased to announce that we have completed our Aruba Wireless project to provide the school district wireless network access for all of its mobile devices. Wireless surveys have been performed and we have coverage in all areas within the school with the exception of gymnasiums. Currently we are not allowing students to connect to our wireless network with their personal phones and devices. We are providing access for teachers and other staff as well as providing access to mobile devices (Chromebooks, Tablets, Laptops, etc.) owned by TCSD.
In the past we have had random Access Points placed throughout the network. We now have a managed solution that will provide more consistent access to the network. Previously there was a single network key that was given to teachers and staff. What we have found is that half of the teachers don’t know the key, yet hundreds of students do because we can see them accessing the network.
The information you will now provide will be the username and password you use to sign on to your computer. It would not be wise to tell a student your password as they WILL tell every student in the school. They will then potentially have access to your documents, gradebook, email, etc. if you use a common password for all of these. If we see student devices connecting to the wireless network with your usernames/passwords, we will notify you, disable the account, and require that you change your password. This has happened already with one staff member. This is not to punish you, but to keep our systems secure.
There is currently a guest account which has limited access to the network. That account can only access the Internet, but not the local TCSD network. Access and bandwidth are also limited for the guest account so it’s not something you want to use every day. The password will be changed occasionally and given to principals for guests who require access.
Please see the following information for instruction on how to connect your device to the new “TCSD Aruba WiFi” wireless network.
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 School Issued Laptop
If you are connecting from a school issued laptop, not additional steps will be required. Connection settings will be pushed out to your laptop automatically and connection to the new network will happen automatically. When you click the WiFi icon in the lower right corner of your taskbar, you will see a network labeled “TCSD Aruba WiFi (Staff)”. If you see this and are connected, then there is nothing further you need to do. If you see this and still are not connected, please contact the Technology Department by submitting a Technology Help Request Ticket.
 Submit a Technology Help Request
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Personal Laptop (Vista/Win7)
 If you are connecting from a personal laptop with Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system, you will connect by following the steps below:
Click the WiFi icon in the lower right corner of your taskbar near the system clock. You will see a menu like this:
Find the network labeled “TCSD Aruba WiFi”
Select it and click the “Connect” button.
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 You will then receive a login screen like the one show below:
The username / password combination will be the same network login you use to sign in to your school computer or laptop.
**Central Office and SES staff do not use network logins so we will have to create user accounts manually for you.
Enter your user login information and click “OK”
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You should then see a Windows Security Alert like the one show below:
Please click “Connect” and ignore the security warning.
This is a private network owned by TCSD and your personal laptop does not know this network so Windows is warning you. The prompt should not re-appear if you choose “Connect” and complete the network setup.
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If you were successful, you should now have a wireless profile stored in your computer for the new TCSD Aruba WiFi network. When you click the wireless icon in the taskbar, you should see the “Connected” status next to “TCSD Aruba WiFi”.
If you cannot connect, please submit a Technology Help Request ticket.
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 Apple IOS (iPhone / iPad)
If you are connecting from and Apple IOS device, please follow the steps listed below:
From your device, click Settings > WiFi.
Under the section labeled “Choose a Network”, select the “TCSD Aruba WiFi” network.
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You will see a screen prompting you for a username and password like shown here:
The username / password combination will be the same network login you use to sign in to your school computer or laptop.
**Central Office and SES staff do not use network logins so we will have to create user accounts manually for you.
Enter your user login information and click “Join”
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 Please click “Accept” on the following screen and ignore the security warning telling you the certificate is not valid.
This is a private network owned by TCSD and your personal device does not “know” this network so it is warning you. The prompt should not re-appear if you choose “Accept” and complete the network setup.
If you have previously tried to connect or you are having trouble, you may have to click the network name and select “Forget this Network” and then try to re-attach.
If you were successful, you should now have a wireless profile stored in your device for the new TCSD Aruba WiFi network. When you visit the WiFi settings on your device, you should see the “Connected” status next to “TCSD Aruba WiFi”.
If you cannot connect, please submit a Technology Help Request ticket.
Submit a Technology Help Request
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 Android Device
If you are connecting from an Android device, please follow the steps listed below:
From your device “Settings” page click the section labeled “Wireless & Networks” and then click “WiFi Settings”.
Under the section labeled “Choose a Network”, select the “TCSD Aruba WiFi” network.
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 You will see a screen prompting you for a username and password and other information like show here:
You only need to ensure that the highlighted sections have the listed info.
For EAP method, you will select “PEAP” For Identity and Password field, you will enter the network username / password combination you use to sign in to your school computer or laptop.
**Central Office and SES staff do not use network logins so we will have to create user accounts manually for you.
Enter the login information and click “Connect”
If you were successful, you should now have a wireless profile stored in your device for the new TCSD Aruba WiFi network. When you visit the WiFi settings on your device, you should see the “Connected” status next to “TCSD Aruba WiFi”.
If you cannot connect, please submit a Technology Help Request ticket.
 Submit a Technology Help Request
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Other Devices
If you are connecting with other devices such as Kindles, Nooks, etc. and cannot follow the above documentation, please submit a Technology Help Request ticket and let us know.
Submit a Technology Help Request
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Guest Account
Guest accounts are available for special purposes such as when consultants, mentors, vendors, etc. come into the district. The guest account is a limited account that will have basic access to the internet. A guest account will not be able to sign in on computers or access the local TCSD network. The instructions for connecting to the guest account are listed below. Only principals and building administrators will have access to the login information. This information is also subject to change. Principals and Admins will be informed when new passwords are issued. Please consult with school principal or administrator for guest access.
From your laptop, tablet, or phone, find your wireless connection settings by one of the above methods. Search for and connect to the "TCSD Guest" network.
Click "Connect Anyway" if you receive a security warning.
Once connected, open your web browser of choice. You will see a splash page like the one below, requesting you to accept a user agreement and enter a username and password. This information will be supplied by the school principal or building administrator.
**Please note you must select "agree" option before signing in.
