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What to do if you're having trouble
Send an email tp tech@blair.edu and include the permanent MAC or WiFi address of your device in your email.
Use these instructions to find the MAC or WiFi address:
How to find the MAC or WiFi address of a device
Option 1
Open WiFi on your device
Look for the Blair WiFi
Select the “i” for Blair
Look for the WiFi address and change it from Rotating or Private to “Off”
Option 2
Go to Settings (or Menu)
Navigate to Network or Network Settings
Look for a section like:
Network Status
About
Information
Wi-Fi Settings
Search for:
MAC Address
Wi-Fi MAC
Wireless MAC Address
NOTE: Some devices show both an Ethernet (wired) and Wi-Fi MAC address. Make sure you’re reading the wireless one.
Verifying It’s the Right Address
MAC addresses are 12-digit hexadecimal numbers formatted like 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E
Each interface (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth) has its own unique MAC
Make sure it’s the permanent MAC (turn off Private or Rotating or Randomized)
To help you stay connected to Blair’s network, it's important that our system can consistently identify your device. Some phones and devices use a privacy feature called a "private Wi-Fi address," which changes your device's unique identifier (or MAC address) each time you connect. For a smooth and lasting connection on our network, this setting needs to be adjusted.
Before you connect to the Blair Wi-Fi, please take a moment to disable this privacy setting. You can find it in your device's Wi-Fi settings, where it might be called "Private MAC or WiFi Address," "Rotating WiFi Address," or "Randomized IP address."
Making this small change BEFORE connecting will ensure you have a reliable connection while you're on campus.
What you'll need to connect (click to view)
In order to connect your device to Blair's WiFi, you will need:
Your Blair email address
Enter the first part of this address WITHOUT the @blair.edu for your Username.
Your Blair email password
Enter your email password as the Password for the WiFi. If you forgot your password, send an email to tech@blair.edu so we can reset it for you.
The permanent MAC (WiFi) address of your device
This setting needs to be updated on many devices BEFORE connecting to the WiFi. The MAC or WiFi address is a 12-digit hexadecimal number formatted like 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E.
Disable Private/Randomized/Rotating Wi-Fi Address (click to view)
Instructions by Device Type to Disable Private/Randomized/Rotating WiFi Address
iPhone / iPad (iOS / iPadOS 14 and later)
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
If you are already connected to the Blair Wi-Fi, forget the network.
Tap the ⓘ icon next to the Blair Wi-Fi network.
Toggle Private Wi-Fi Address to OFF.
Reconnect to the Wi-Fi network if you are prompted.
If these steps don't work, you can refer to Apple's support article. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102509#onoff
Android Phones / Tablets
General Steps:
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
If you are already connected to the Blair Wi-Fi, forget the network.
Tap the Blair Wi-Fi network.
Tap Privacy or MAC address type.
Choose Use device MAC or Phone MAC.
Samsung-specific:
Go to Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
Tap the gear icon next to the Blair Wi-Fi network.
Tap MAC address type and select Phone MAC.
Windows 10 / 11 Laptops or Tablets
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Click Manage known networks.
Select Blair and click Properties.
Set Random hardware addresses to Off.
Alternatively:
Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Click on Wi-Fi properties.
Set Use random hardware addresses to Off.
macOS (MacBooks)
Open System Settings (macOS Ventura or later) or System Preferences.
Go to Wi-Fi.
Click Details or the ⓘ icon next to Blair.
Look for Private Wi-Fi Address or Limit IP Address Tracking and disable it if available.
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