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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?

  • Lions - This network is designated for personal devices that are owned by Faculty, Staff, or Students
  • Lions Guest - This network is designated for campus guests and visitors
  • Lions Secure - This network is designated for company-owned devices at Piedmont University

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:

  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

  5. Enter an email address or Phone number where you will receive a security code.

  6. After entering your information, please solve the Captcha

  7. 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.

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

  9. 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

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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