**A new Northeast Wi-Fi connection experience will be launching soon. Connection instructions for the new experience can be found in the second half of this article. Once the new experience is live, this article will be updated and the current connection instructions will be removed. If you are connecting today, continue to the section immediately below for instructions on the current connection experience.**
Northeast Wi-Fi is provided to Northeast students for connecting personal devices to the Internet. Abuse of the Northeast Wi-Fi network may result in removal of access.
Follow the steps below to connect:
Step 1: Connect to the Network
- Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
- Search for and select the Wi-Fi network named "Northeast Wi-Fi".
Troubleshooting Tip:
- If your device is managed by a school or organization, the sign-in page may be blocked.
- If pop-ups are disabled in your browser, the registration page may fail to launch.
If you encounter issues, please contact the Service Center for assistance.
Step 2: Sign In and Accept the Terms
Once you select "Northeast Wi-Fi", your device should automatically open the sign-in page in a web browser.
- Enter your Northeast username and password, then click "Sign On".
- Important: You do not need to enter your full Northeast email address.
- Example:
- If your email is jdoe@northeast.edu, your username is jdoe.
- Use the same password as your Northeast email account.
Step 3: Register your Device
- After signing in, the Device Registration Page will appear.
- Select the button labeled "Register My Device".
- The Device ID (MAC Address) should auto-populate. DO NOT edit or delete this information!
- Enter a name for your device (e.g., iPhone) and click "Continue". NOTE: Do not use spaces in the name. This can cause issues with connecting to Wifi.
Success!
Your device is now registered, and you should have Internet access on Northeast Wi-Fi.
If you experience any issues, please reach out to the Service Center for support.
Below is the New Northeast Wifi connection experience. As of 10/9/2026 this experience has not yet been deployed. Please use the above instructions for connecting. This article will be updated when the new experience is deployed.
Northeast Wi-Fi is provided to Northeast students for connecting personal devices to the Internet. Abuse of the Northeast Wi-Fi network may result in removal of access.
Below are 3 sets of instructions for iPhone/Android devices, Windows devices, and Macbook devices. Please see the section below that applies to your device type for instructions on connecting.
Connect to Northeast Wifi on iPhone & Android Devices
1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
2. Search for and select the Wi-Fi network named "Northeast Wi-Fi".
3. Enter your Northeast user name and password and hit the connect button. You DO NOT need to enter the @northeast.edu part of your user name.
4. If your device asks you to trust a certificate, select "Trust"". If your device requires input on a certificate, select "Don't Validate".
Success!
Your device is now connected, and you should have Internet access on Northeast Wi-Fi. You will need to re-connect if/when you change your password.
If you experience any issues, please reach out to the Service Center for support by using the service center app in myapps, by emailing help@northeast.edu, or by calling 4023714357.
Connect to Northeast Wifi on Windows Devices
1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings. On Windows devices these settings can typically be found by searching "wifi" from the searchbox on the taskbar.
2. Search for and select the Wi-Fi network named "Northeast Wi-Fi". Leave "Connect Automatically" selected for the best experience and click the "Connect" button.
3. Enter your Northeast user name and password and click the "OK" button. You DO NOT need to enter the @northeast.edu part of your user name.
4. When you receive the location/certificate prompt, click "Connect".
Success!
Your device is now connected, and you should have Internet access on Northeast Wi-Fi. You will need to re-connect if/when you change your password.
If you experience any issues, please reach out to the Service Center for support by using the service center app in myapps, by emailing help@northeast.edu, or by calling 4023714357.
Connect to Northeast Wifi on Macbook Devices
1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
2. Find the "Northeast Wi-Fi" network and click the "Connect" button.
3. Enter your Northeast user name and password and click the "OK" button. You DO NOT need to enter the @northeast.edu part of your user name. For the best experience, leave "Remember this information" toggled on.
4. When you receive the authentication/certificate prompt, click "Continue". If prompted for your macbook username and password, enter these to approve the connection.
Success!
Your device is now connected, and you should have Internet access on Northeast Wi-Fi. You will need to re-connect if/when you change your password.
If you experience any issues, please reach out to the Service Center for support by using the service center app in myapps, by emailing help@northeast.edu, or by calling 4023714357.