Residence Hall Guest WiFi Access: How do I connect to the Carthage-Open network?
Answer
Carthage-Open is the campus's unencrypted WiFi network available in the Residence Halls until Fall 2026.
Guest WiFi access in the Residence Halls:
- Residence halls use Carthage-Secure (log in with Carthage username and password) and Carthage-Open (for guest access and non-browser-based devices) until Fall 2026.
- Guests in the halls will need to connect to both the old and new networks, and their devices will automatically switch as they walk from one end of campus to the other
If you need assistance, please email help@carthage.edu
Connecting to Carthage-Open on iOS
- Open “Settings.”
- Select “Wi-Fi” and verify your Wi-Fi is ON.
- Select “Carthage-Open.”
- The Captive Portal should automatically come up. If you have Carthage credentials, choose “Carthage Credentials” under authentication and enter your username and password. If you do not have network credentials, please skip to Step 6.
- Read the terms of use and check the box indicating you have read and accepted the terms. Click “Login.” A progress bar should appear, and in a few seconds, you should have access.
- If you DO NOT have Carthage credentials, scroll to the bottom and choose “Sign up.”
- Enter all of the information requested.
- Choose how to register for access to the network: via email or SMS.
- If you choose to register by email, you will be given a 5-minute window of Internet access to check your email. Inside your email will be a link that you must click. If you choose to register by SMS, you will receive a PIN code to your mobile phone, which you must enter. All guest access is only for 24 hours; after 24 hours, you will need to re-register.
Connecting to Carthage-Open on Android OS
- Click “Settings.”
- Click “Wireless and Networks.”
- Click “Wi-Fi Settings.”
- Verify Wi-Fi is turned on. Under “Detected Networks,” click “Carthage-Open.”
- The next time you open a browser, you should be greeted by the Captive Portal. If you have Carthage credentials, choose “Carthage Credentials” under authentication and enter your username and password. If you do not have Carthage credentials, please skip to Step 7.
- Read the terms of use and check the box indicating you have read and accept the terms. Click “Login.” A progress bar should appear, and in a few seconds, you should have access.
- If you DO NOT have Carthage network credentials, scroll to the bottom and choose “Sign up.”
- Enter all of the information requested.
- Choose how to register for access to the network: via email or SMS.
- If you choose to register by email, you will be given a 5-minute window of Internet access to check your email. Inside your email will be a link that you must click. If you choose to register by SMS, you will receive a PIN code to your mobile phone, which you must enter. All guest access is only for 24 hours; after 24 hours, you will need to re-register.
Connecting to Carthage-Open on Windows OS/Mac OS
- Make sure your Wi-Fi is on.
- Choose “Carthage-Open.”
- Once connected, you will be prompted to register your machine before you have access to the network. If your machine does not automatically take you to the captive portal, simply open a web browser, and you will be automatically directed to the captive portal.
- Click on "Username/password login."
5. Click "I accept the terms."
6. Enter your Carthage username and password (do not include "@carthage.edu"). Wait while your registration completes.
