Firewalls & Blocking

A firewall is part of a computer system or network designed to block unauthorized access to external users and websites while permitting outward communication.

The GCSD firewall follows students on their Chromebooks and works even more strongly when students take the devices off of district property. If your student is having trouble accessing the internet on home or public wi-fi, it is because of this firewall.

Students can authenticate a trusted wi-fi source when they are off school property. Click here to view or download the instructions to authenticate their Chromebook.