Recommended WiFi Settings

Randomized MAC addresses are a privacy feature designed to prevent device tracking across networks. While this is useful in public or unsecured networks, it creates problems on campus networks like Piedmont University's. Please complete this on your Mac or PC and iPhone or Android before joining the network.
1. Disable MAC Randomization (iOS) 
Open Settings
Connect to the desired Wi-Fi network, then tap the info i icon next PC-WiFi
Select Private Wi-Fi Address and select the OFF option.
Additionally, Limit IP Address Tracking should be OFF.
This disables Apple’s Private Relay for the Lions network specifically.
If 'Limit IP Address Tracking' is enabled, the WebPrint website will not load.  
2. Disable MAC Randomization (Android) 
Open Settings
Connect to the desired Wi-Fi network, then tap the settings gear icon next to PC-WiFi
Select the dropdown menu next to Advanced
Under MAC Address type, ensure Device MAC or Tablet MAC is selected.
3. Disable Rotating Mac Address (MacOS)
Open Settings
Select WiFi 
Connect to the desired Wi-Fi network, then tap the info 'i' icon next to Lions
Select Private Wi-Fi Address
Toggle to OFF
4. Disable Private Wi-Fi Address (Windows)
Open Settings
Select Network & Internet
Select  Wi-Fi
Select Lions
Ensure the Drop-down next to Random Hardware Addresses is set to OFF
Need Help?
If you encounter an error or need assistance with this guide, please contact the IT Department and include a screenshot with a brief description of the issue.
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