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How to connect to the Staff Wi-Fi network (Windows)

The Staff Wi-Fi network is available, under the network name of "TCDwireless", in all Trinity campus locations.

Connection steps

  1. Click the network icon on the taskbar in the bottom-right of your screen



    • The network icon can appear in one of three states depending on your current connection status:

      • - No network connected
      • - Wi-Fi network connected
      • - Ethernet network connected

  2. View the list of Wi-Fi networks
    • On Windows 10, once you click on the network icon you will immediately see the list of Wi-Fi networks
    • On Windows 11, once you click on the network icon, you then have to click on the right-facing arrow beside the Wi-Fi icon to see the list of Wi-Fi networks



  3. Select the desired network from the list
    1. If you see a listing for TCDwireless, choose this and proceed to Step 4
    2. If you don't see a listing for TCDwireless, scroll down to the bottom of the list and select Hidden Network. Tick Connect automatically followed by the Connect button.
      • If there are a large amount of Wi-Fi networks within range, you may have to scroll several times before seeing the option of 'Hidden Network'



      • You will then be prompted to enter the name (SSID) of the network. Enter TCDwireless followed by the Next button



  4. At this point you may be prompted to confirm that you want to "Continue connecting?". If prompted, choose Connect



  5. Next enter your Trinity username and password followed by OK



  6. If again, you are prompted to confirm that you want to "Continue connecting?", choose Connect
  7. You will then be connected to the TCDwireless (Staff Wi-Fi) network