Need temporary access to the guest network? (one day at a time):
Visit the help desk at the school (middle/high schools only), or call the Central Office help desk at 251-970-4400. Temporary access to the guest network is intended for non-BCBE employees that need Internet access for a few days or less. This is typically needed by outside vendors, presenters, etc.
Directors, Principals, DRS, STC can access the instructions for temporary connections to the Guest Network here (login required)
Need long term access to the Guest Network? (for more than a few days):
This is for non-BCBE employees that will need network access for an extended time. Examples of this would be student teachers, vendors working in the schools on projects, etc...
Long-term access is granted by giving users their own username and password for logging in. This must be approved by the principal or a department director. The person requesting the account will need to send this, so forward the following link to them (to their personal email address) and have them make the request. They will be notified with credentials and instructions if access is granted.
Long-term Guest Network Access Request Form
* A verification notification goes to your sponsor school/department for approval (3-5 business days).
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How to Connect (After Approval)
Windows Computers:
- Close all browsers (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox).
- Click the wireless network icon (bottom right by clock).
- Select "GuestPortal".
- Click "Connect".
- Wait for connection.
- Open a web browser.
- If there's a certificate warning, click "Continue to this website".
- Enter the username and password provided by BCBE.
Mac Computers:
- Close all browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox).
- Click the wireless icon (top right by clock).
- Select "GuestPortal".
- Click "Connect".
- Wait for connection.
- Open a web browser.
- Enter the username and password provided by BCBE.
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Consider updating the "Principals, DRA, DRS and Directors can access the instructions for temporary connections to the Guest Network here" document to the following. This update clarifies the Mac Computers instructions.
Temporary Guest Network Access Instructions
SSID (network name): GuestPortal
WPA2 Password: guestwifi
Username: guestwifi
Current Password: tbC9=e
Password last changed: 01/24/2022
Connection Instructions
Windows Computers
Mac Computers
NOTE: If the GuestPortal has been used on the computer before, the WPA2 login window may not appear but the GuestPortal login window will. Enter the Username and Password.
the password doesnot work
It should probably be added that iOS devices have to disable the "Private Wifi Address" option in the settings specific to the network in order to be able to access the captive portal.
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