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Get Connected

Cellular Connection is required to complete the initial enrollment steps for Lions Guest!

1. What Network do I join?

     

    Network Name Who Should Use This Typical Devices Notes Lions - This network is designated for personal devices that are owned by Faculty, Staff, orand Students Personal Laptops, Phones, and Tablets Use this for your own devices. Requires your university login. Lions Guest -Campus Thisvisitors networkand isevent designatedguests forAny visitor device Open or Guest access. Limited access to campus guestsresources. and visitors Lions Secure - This network is designated for company-University-owned devices atWork laptops, desktops, and managed devices For Piedmont Universitycomputers and tablets only. 

    2. Connecting to Lions Guest

    Lions Guest Network connection will expire after 5 days. After this, you will need to re-enroll your device. 

    How to Connect (Visitor):

    1. Navigate to the WiFi section of your system settings

    2. Join the Network labeled Lions Guest

    3. A webpage will open, review the Terms and Conditions, Check the box next to I agree to the Terms & Conditions, should you agree.

    4. Select Start

    The next screen will prompt, Have you been provided an access code for an event, class, etc.?
      No - Register as Guest
        Type in the WiFi password you were given in the Voucher field and select Continue You will now be connected to Lions Guest Yes - I have a code
          Proceed to step 6 I have a Piedmont Email
            Proceed to Section 3 - Connecting to the Lions Network
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            Enter an email address or Phone number where you will receive a security code.

            After entering your information, please solve the Captcha

            Select Send

            Should you leave the webpage, copy the Wireless Verification Code sent to your email or text message, Rejoin the Lions Guest network and select I already have a verification code.

            Enter your Wireless Verification Code, solve the Captcha, and select Continue

            You will now be connected to Lions Guest

            Please review the recommended WiFi settings to disable 'MAC Randomization' after completing these steps. 
            How to disable MAC Randomization

            How to Connect (Event Guest):
              Navigate to the WiFi section of your system settings  Join the network labeled Lions Guest A webpage will open, Select Start Select Yes - I Have a code Type in the WiFi password you were given in the Voucher field and select Continue You will now be connected to Lions Guest


              3. Connecting to the Lions Network

              If you need WiFi during this process, connect to the Lions Guest network using the instructions above.

              You can enroll up to 8 Devices on the Lions Network. If you need to remove/reset the amount of devices that you have, please contact the IT Helpdesk! 

              Mobile Instructions (iOS/Android)

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              1. Scan the QR Code OR Open a Web browser and visit https://cloudpath.piedmont.edu/
              2. Review the Terms and Conditions, Check the box next to I agree to the Terms & Conditions, should you agree.
              3. Select Start
              4. Login using your @piedmont.edu or @lions.piedmont.edu credentials
              5. A QR Code will be displayed, long press the QR code and scroll to select Join Network
                • You may also use the Personal WiFi Password as the Network password in the Network Settings section of your device.
              6. Your phone will now be connect to Lions

              Whenever you connect, a copy of your WiFi password will be sent to your Piedmont or LIONS email address

              If you do not disable MAC Randomization, you will quickly use your 8 slots for enrolled network devices.

              Please review the recommended WiFi settings to disable 'MAC Randomization' after completing these steps. 
              How to disable MAC Randomization

              Laptop Instructions (PC/MacOS)
              1. Open a Web browser and visit https://cloudpath.piedmont.edu/ (you may do this from your phone/tablet as well)
              2. Review the Terms and Conditions, Check the box next to I agree to the Terms & Conditions, should you agree.
              3. Select Start
              4. Login using your @piedmont.edu or @lions.piedmont.edu credentials
              5. Underneath the QR code that is displayed, you will be provided a Personal WiFi Password
              6. Open the Network Settings on your Mac or PC device; Select the Lions network, and enter your Personal WiFi Password
              7. Press Connect/Join, you will now be connected to Lions

                Whenever you connect, a copy of your WiFi password will be sent to your Piedmont or LIONS email address

              Console Instructions (Xbox/Playstation/Switch)
              1. Open the Network Settings on your console
              2. Complete the steps above to obtain your Personal WiFi Password
              3. Enter your Personal WiFi Password as the network password.
              4. You will now be connected to Lions on your console.

              4. Lions Secure Network

              How to Connect:
              • Your Piedmont issued device will automatically be connected to Lions Secure. Should your device not connect, please contact the IT Department.

              💬 Support Contact Info
              For any issues or questions regarding Network Connectivity, please contact IT support by submitting a ticket through our helpdesk system.
              📞 (706) 894-4205

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