Campus Wi-Fi: Connecting Laptops, Phones, and Non-Chromebook Devices

Campus Wi-Fi for Non-Chromebook Devices

This guide covers how to connect personal and school-issued laptops, phones, tablets, and other non-Chromebook devices to the Redlands Christian Schools Wi-Fi network.

Available Networks

• RCSDevices — For school-issued and personal devices owned by RCS.
• RCSEagles — For staff/faculty/student personal devices. Filtered and monitored.
• coming soon — For visitors and temporary access. Limited bandwidth and access.

Connect to the network that matches your role. If you're unsure which network to use, contact IT.

Connecting a Windows Laptop

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner)
2. Select the appropriate network (e.g., RCSDevices)
3. will auto connect.

Connecting a Mac

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar (top-right)
2. Select the appropriate network
3. Enter your network credentials
4. If prompted about a certificate, click Continue or Trust
5. Open a browser to verify the connection

Connecting a Phone or Tablet (iOS/Android)

1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi
2. Select the appropriate network
3. Enter your credentials when prompted
4. For iOS: If a certificate prompt appears, tap Trust
5. For Android: Set EAP method to PEAP and Phase 2 to MSCHAPV2 if prompted. CA Certificate can be set to Do not validate or Use system certificates

Common Issues

Can't See the Network

• Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on
• Move closer to a hallway or open area — some rooms may have weaker signal
• Restart your device and try again
• "Forget" any old RCS networks and reconnect fresh

Connected but No Internet

• Open a browser — you may need to accept a captive portal or sign-in page
• Try forgetting the network and reconnecting
• Restart your device
• Check if other devices can connect in the same area — if not, there may be a local outage

Keeps Disconnecting

• Forget the network and reconnect with fresh credentials
• Check that your device's date and time are correct (incorrect time can cause certificate errors)
• Move to a location with stronger signal
• Disable any VPN apps that may interfere

Still Need Help?

Submit a help desk ticket with your device type, operating system, which network you're trying to connect to, and any error messages you see.

RCS Information Technology · IT Help Center