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Click the appropriate button below to configure FoxNet wireless or connect to the Marist University wired network

Connect to FoxNet Wireless

 

Connecting Wireless

Use the information below to connect and configure your wireless device.

  • You are able to preconfigure your devices prior to coming to campus by following the instructions below. This will allow your device to automatically connect to the wireless network once you arrive on campus.
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There are four wireless networks available for use at Marist University.

  • FoxNet: For Marist students, faculty, and staff
  • FoxGadget: For game consoles, smart TVs, and streaming devices
  • Marist Guest WiFi: For visitors, with access limited to one week
  • eduroam: For visitors from other participating schools. The FoxNet setup also configures eduroam on Marist devices.

If you need assistance, please contact the Marist University Help Desk at HelpDesk@marist.edu or call 845-575-4357.

Connecting to Marist Wireless Networks

FoxNet: Windows

You need administrator access to your computer.

  1. If you're on campus, connect to the Marist Guest WiFi. If you're off campus, any internet connection works.
  2. Open a browser and go to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/84662/MaristUniversityWireless/ 
  3. Click JoinNow button to download the setup tool.
  4. Open the downloaded file and click Next. A browser window will open to a Marist sign-in page.
  5. Enter your Marist credentials. Once you're authenticated, a certificate is installed on your computer.
  6. Finish the setup wizard. If you're on campus, your computer will join FoxNet automatically. If you're off campus, you're done and it will join FoxNet the next time you're on campus.

FoxNet: macOS

You need administrator access to your Mac.

  1. If you're on campus, connect to Marist Guest WiFi. If you're off campus, any internet connection works. Stay connected until you're done, because your Mac requests its FoxNet certificate while the profile installs.
  2. Open Safari or Chrome and go to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/84662/MaristUniversityWireless/
  3. Click Sign in and enter your Marist credentials.
  4. Once you're signed in, click JoinNow to download the profile. If your browser asks whether to allow downloads from this site, click Allow.
  5. Open the downloaded file: A "Profile Downloaded" notification will appear.
    1. Safari: Click the Downloads button (down arrow) in the toolbar, then double-click the file.
    2. Chrome: Click the Downloads icon in the top right of the toolbar, then click the file.
  6. Open System Settings from the Apple menu. Click General in the sidebar, then Device Management. You can also click Profile Downloaded at the top of the sidebar.
  7. Double-click Marist University Wireless Network, then click Install. Confirm, and enter your Mac password or use TouchID when asked.
  8. Close System Settings.
  9. If you're on campus, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar or Control Center and select FoxNet. You won't be asked for a username or password. If you're off campus, you're done.

Already have an older FoxNet profile? Remove it first. Go to System Settings > General > Device Management, select the old profile and click the minus (-) button. Then forget FoxNet under System Settings > Wi-Fi.

FoxNet: iPhone and iPad

  1. Close all Safari tabs.
  2. If you're on campus, connect to Marist Guest WiFi.
  3. Open Safar and go to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/84662/MaristUniversityWireless/. 
  4. Tap Sign In and enter your Marist credentials.
  5. Tap JoinNow. When you're asked to allow the download, tap Allow, then tap Close.
  6. Open the Settings app and tap Profile Downloaded near the top. If you don't see it, go to General > VPN & Device Management.
  7. Tap Install and enter your passcode. Tape Install again to confirm, then tap Done. 
  8. If you're on campus, your device will connect to FoxNet automatically.

Troubleshooting

  • Restart your device.
  • Forget the FoxNet network, then try again.
  • Close all Safari tabs, then try again.
  • Remove the old Marist profile under General > VPN & Device Management, then run the setup again.

FoxNet: Android

  1. If you're on campus, connect to Marist Guest WiFi.
  2. Open a browser and go to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/84662/MaristUniversityWireless/
  3. Tap JoinNow. You'll be taken to the Google Play Store.
  4. Install the Join Now MultiOS app, then tape Open.
  5. Enter your Marist credentials when you're directed, then tap Continue.
  6. Your device will configure itself for FoxNet. If you're asked to allow the app to add or save Wi-Fi networks, tap Allow. Tap Done when it finishes.

Troubleshooting

  • Restart your device.
  • Forget the FoxNet network, then run the JoinNow app again.
  • Close all browser tabs, then try again.

FoxNet: Chromebook

You need administrator access to your Chromebook.

  1. If you're on campus, connect to the Marist Guest WiFi.
  2. Go to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/84662/MaristUniversityWireless/ and click Install. You'll be taken to the Chrome Web Store.
  3. Click Add to Chrome to install the JoinNow MultiOS extension. If you get an error, make sure you're on Marist Guest WiFi, then reload the page.
  4. Go back to the original tab, click Sign In and enter your Marist credentials.
  5. Click Download to get the network profile, SecureW2.onc.
  6. Open a new tab and go to chrome://network#general
  7. Click Choose File, select SecureW2.onc and click Open. You won't see a confirmation, and an "ONC parsing error" message is normal.
  8. Restart your Chromebook.
  9. Open the Wi-Fi menu and select FoxNet.

If the connection fails, contact the Help Desk at (845) 575-4357 or helpdesk@marist.edu.

Guests and Visitors

  1. Connect to Marist Guest WiFi.
  2. Enter your email address.
  3. You'll get basic web acccess for one week. After that, repeat these steps.

Visitors from other eduroam schools should connect to eduroam and sign in with their home school's credentials.

Connecting to the Marist Wired Network

Wired Network: Windows and macOS

  1. Plug an Ethernet cable into your room's network port.
  2. Open a browser. You should be sent to the Wired Network Setup page automatically. If you aren't go to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/84662/MaristUniversityWired/
  3. Click JoinNow and enter your Marist credentials.
  4. Finish the setup:
    1. Windows: Open the downloaded file and follow the steps in the setup wizard.
    2. macOS: Open the downloaded profile. Then go to System Settings > General > Device Management, double-click the Marist wired profile and click Install.
  5. Once setup is complete, you'll have wired access.

Port not working? Your room's port may need to be activated. Fill out the Activate Your Room Port form on the my.marist.edu Welcome page, under Accounts and Support. If you can't use the form, contact the Help Desk with your building, room and port label. Activation can take up to one week.

FoxGadget and Wired Device Registration

This is for game consoles, smart TVs, streaming devices, and other devices that can't sign in with a Marist account.

  1. While you're on campus, go to https://www.net.marist.edu/ (it only works on campus).
  2. Sign in with your Marist credentials.
  3. Choose Add a Wireless Device for FoxGadget or Add Wired Device for a wired connection.
  4. Enter the device's MAC address. You can usually find it in the device's network or about settings.
  5. Once the device is registered, connect it to FoxGadget or plug it into your room's port

Tip: Many devices now use a private or random Wi-Fi address by default. Turn this off for FoxGadget or the address you registered won't match.

  • Apple devices: Turn off Private Wi-Fi Address for the network.
  • Android, Samsung and other devices: Set MAC address type to the device or phone MAC.

ResNet offers limited support for multimedia devices.

udents who would like to register additional devices (Xbox Series X, PS5, AppleTV, etc.) can do so by accessing http://www.net.marist.edu/netmgt.  

  • After you log in with your Marist credentials, click on "Add a Wireless Device" and enter in the MAC address of your device. Most MAC addresses can be found in the settings section of your device.   Not all multimedia devices have the capability to connect to the Marist College network, and ResNet provides limited support for these devices.  

  • The http://www.net.marist.edu/netmgt website is only accessible from on-campus.

  • Once your device is registered, you will be provided with directions on how to wirelessly connect to FoxGadget.

File Sharing/Copyright Infringement

File sharing of copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright owner is illegal and a violation of the Marist University Acceptable Usage Policy. By using your Marist Account or any device on the Marist network, you agree to and are bound by all terms and conditions of the AUP.  

You do not have to be downloading to be caught for file sharing. Peer to peer (P2P) software is always running in the background even if you are not downloading. Uninstall any peer to peer (P2P) software before you come to school. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) target individuals who are in violation of copyright laws based on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If Marist receives a letter from these organizations, the student’s network access will be removed and he or she will be placed on network probation. To learn more about copyright laws and the security policies of Marist University please visit: http://security.marist.edu/

First Offense for Student Violation of the AUP

Student is removed from the Marist network and placed on network probation.

  1. Student must bring their computer to the Client Technologies (ResNet) office.

  2. All peer-to-peer software will be uninstalled by a Client Technologies (ResNet) technician.

  3. Every copyrighted file will be deleted unless the student provides proof of purchase.

  4. Student must sign the Marist University Acceptable Use Policy.

 

Second Offense for Student Violation of the AUP

Student is removed from the Marist network and placed on network probation for 1 week.  The 1 week probation does not start until after the computer is cleaned.

 

Third Offense for Student Violation of the AUP

Student removed from the Marist network and placed on network probation.  After the computer is cleaned the student will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for resolution.