Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Disable Wifi Broadcasting On My Devices?\

Cell Phone Hotspots

Cell Phone hot spots create havoc for others trying to connect to Carthage Wifi. These devices cause interference and prevent other users from getting, and staying connected, to the Carthage network.  Please be sure to keep mobile hotspots off on campus! 

CLICK HERE to DISABLE HOTSPOT on iPhones and Android devices. 

Wireless Printers

Turn off the wireless broadcast on your printer. Often personal wireless printers offer an “Ad-hoc” wireless service that interferes with Carthage’s wireless system and can prevent you or others from connecting to the Carthage-Open and Carthage-Secure networks. If you do not see your model in the list below Google “disable wifi on my wireless [enter printer-type] printer.”

Most HP Models

1. Use the menu to navigate to Setup > Network > Wireless Radio (on some models this is towards the bottom of the scrollable menu).
2. Turn the Wireless Radio to “OFF.”

HP Photosmart d110

1. Some models may allow you to press the blue “wireless” button on the bottom front of the printer to turn the light out and service off. (You may need to hold the button for five seconds to turn the light out.)
2. If the above is not successful, use the menu to navigate to Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings > Disable Wireless > OK.

HP Laserjet p1102w

1. Press and hold the “wireless” image button on the left-hand button panel for five seconds to turn the light out and service off.

HP Photosmart c4780

1. From the front panel, choose “Scan.” Scroll up or down to find Networking.
2. Select Networking, then turn off Wireless.
3. If the wireless indicator persists:
   1. Shut the printer down.
   2. Hold the “wireless” and “cancel” buttons together while powering the printer on.
   3. Wait for all the lights to flash together and then let the buttons go.

Epson Models

1. Press the Setup button.
2. Select Wi-Fi/Network Settings.
3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.
4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
5. Select Disable Wi-Fi.

Most Canon Models

1. Press and hold the Resume/Cancel button, then release when the Power lamp flashes twelve times.
2. Note that when you enable the wireless LAN, press and hold the Resume/Cancel button, then release the button when the Power lamp flashes ten times.

Wireless Access Points/Routers

Turn off any personal routers. Use of personal wireless access points or routers is prohibited in residence halls. These devices cause interference and prevent others from having clean access to the Carthage wifi.

Apple Time Capsule

Please turn off wireless on these devices and connect them to the wired network to back up your devices (you will need to register the Ethernet MAC address as you would on wireless). Apple Time Capsules consume a great deal of wireless bandwidth and make other use of Carthage’s wifi unstable.

Gaming Systems

The PS4 sets itself up as an “Ad-hoc” wireless access point with its own network if you have Remote Play turned on and the option to connect directly to a PS Vita or motion controllers. If both the PS4 and Vita are on the same wifi network you can turn off the direct-connect option and the “Ad-hoc” wireless broadcast disappears. This will greatly help those around you trying to use the Carthage wifi.

Streaming Devices (Roku/Chromecast)

Chromecast: The Chromecast only broadcasts its wireless network for initial setup. Should the Chromecast fail to connect to the Carthage-Open network it will automatically go back into its setup state and you will see the “Ad-hoc” wireless network become available. A blinking white light means the Chromecast is not connected to a wireless network. A solid white light means the device is connected to a wireless network and ready to accept “casts.” A blinking Chromecast should either be set up or disconnected from your TV or display device as it is broadcasting itself as an available wireless access point and interfering with Carthage wifi.

Roku: Some models of Roku streaming devices are known to set up an “Ad-hoc” wireless network to allow their remote control to communicate with the device. This wireless remote network causes interference with other wireless networks that may be running on the same channel and can degrade performance on Carthage wifi.