KNUST WiFi Connection Guide

Choose the right network and follow the simple steps to connect

WiFi Networks Available

KNUST-WIFI
Uses captive portal login
KNUST WIFI
WPA2-Enterprise secured - Requires configuration
eduroam (Open to all students and International Students)
For exchange students - Use your institutional credentials
Email Address Format
KNUST Staff: username@knust.edu.gh
KNUST Students: username@st.knust.edu.gh
Exchange Students (eduroam): Your institutional email

KNUST-WIFI

This network works on all devices with a simple captive portal login

1
Connect to Network

Select KNUST-WIFI from available networks and tap Connect

2
Access Captive Portal

A login page should open automatically

If it does not open automatically, open your browser and type nacdc.knust.edu.gh

3
Enter Your Credentials

Enter your full KNUST email address and password

4
Wait for Connection

Wait for the loading bar to complete

You now have internet access!

KNUST WIFI

Select your device type below for instructions

iOS, iPadOS, MacOS

Important: You no longer need to install any profiles to access KNUST WIFI. Delete any previously installed profiles.
1
Open WiFi Settings

Go to your device's WiFi settings

2
Select Network

Tap on KNUST WIFI to connect

3
Enter Credentials

Enter your full KNUST email address and password

4
Trust and Connect

Tap Join and then tap Trust when prompted

You're now connected!

Android Devices

Important: You no longer need to install any profiles to access KNUST WIFI. Delete any previously installed profiles.
1
Select Network

Tap on KNUST WIFI to connect

2
Enter Credentials

Enter your full KNUST email address and password

3
Certificate Validation

If asked for validation, select "Do not validate"


NB: For Google Pixel Phones

1. Under CA certificate, choose "Trust on First Use (TOFU)"

2. Under the anonymous identify, type your full KNUST email address


NB: For android phone that do not see the "Do not validate", do this instead

1. Under the CA Certificate, choose "Use System Certificates"

2. Under the domain, kindly enter studentwifi.knust.edu.gh(for students) OR staffwifi.knust.edu.gh(for staff)

3. Under the anonymous identify, type your full KNUST email address

4
Connect

Tap Connect

You're now connected!

eduroam (International Network)

For foreign exchange program students - Use your home institution credentials

Note: eduroam follows the same connection steps as KNUST WIFI. Use your institutional email and password from your home university.

iOS, iPadOS, MacOS

1
Open WiFi Settings

Go to your device's WiFi settings

2
Select Network

Tap on eduroam to connect

3
Enter Institutional Credentials

Enter your home institution email address and password

Example: student@youruniversity.edu

4
Trust and Connect

Tap Join and then tap Trust when prompted

You're now connected!

Android Devices

1
Select Network

Tap on eduroam to connect

2
Enter Institutional Credentials

Enter your home institution email address and password

Example: student@youruniversity.edu

3
Certificate Validation

If asked for validation, select "Do not validate"


NB: For Google Pixel Phones

1. Under CA certificate, choose "Trust on First Use (TOFU)"

2. Under the anonymous identify, type your full KNUST email address


NB: For android phone that do not see the "Do not validate", do this instead

1. Under the CA Certificate, choose "Use System Certificates"

2. Under the domain, kindly enter studentwifi.knust.edu.gh(for students) OR staffwifi.knust.edu.gh(for staff)

3. Under the anonymous identify, type your full KNUST email address

4
Connect

Tap Connect

You're now connected!

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Can't see the network?
  • Make sure WiFi is enabled on your device
  • Move closer to a WiFi access point
  • Restart your device's WiFi
  • Check if you're within KNUST campus premises
Authentication failed?
  • Use your full KNUST email address (username@st.knust.edu.gh or username@knust.edu.gh)
  • Verify your password is correct
  • For KNUST-WIFI: Make sure the captive portal loaded - try opening a browser
  • For KNUST WIFI on Apple devices: Delete old profiles first
Connected but no internet access?
  • For KNUST-WIFI: Wait for the loading bar to complete
  • Forget the network and reconnect
  • Restart your device
  • Contact UITS support if the issue persists
Certificate warnings?
  • On Android: Select "Do not validate"
  • On Apple devices: Tap "Trust" when prompted
  • These warnings are normal for secure enterprise WiFi
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