Windows : Connect Your Personal Computer to the Rowan Network

RowanWiFi Network

The easiest way to get your personal laptop online while on campus! To connect to RowanWiFi:

1. Select RowanWiFi from your available networks on campus
2. Log in with your Rowan NetID and password

For detailed instructions, please see: Rowan WiFi - Connect Your Computer

Visit go.rowan.edu/wifi for more information.

RowanSecure Wireless Network or Wired Connections

Required only for:

• Faculty, staff and students accessing internal network resources from a personal device
• Faculty, staff and students connecting a WIRED personal computer to the Rowan Network

If you require access to internal Rowan Network resources or are a connecting a personal computer to the wired network,  you'll need to install antivirus software on your computer (visit the IRT website for a list of recommended antivirus software programs) and then follow the instructions below when you are on campus. 

1. Ensure your computer is enabled to use 802.1x. This is required for accessing RowanSecure and the wired network.

Please follow these instructions FIRST: RowanSecure: Required Settings for Your Personal Wired Computer

2. Install ClearPass OnGuard:

Note: If your computer is wired and connected via ethernet, you can skip to step four.

1. 1. Click the wireless icon in your system tray.
      
      
      
      
   2. Click RowanSecure.
   3. Click Connect. 
   4. Navigate to any webpage in a browser, and you will be redirected to the ClearPass OnGuard Registration page.
      
      
      
      
   5. Click on the link to download the Windows OnGuard Agent. 
   6. Launch the downloaded file.
   7. Select your language and click OK. 
      
      
      
      
   8. Click Next to start the OnGuard agent installation. 
      
      
      
      
   9. Click the checkbox to accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Install. 
      
      
      
      
      1. If your anti-virus software attempts to block the installation of ClearPass OnGuard, you will need to unblock the file. For example, if Trend Micro blocks ClearPass, click More details... and then click Unblock in the pop-up window. 
         
         
         
         
      2. Then launch ClearPass by clicking on the ClearPass OnGuard icon on your desktop.
         
         
          
   10. You will be prompted to log in to ClearPass OnGuard. Enter your Rowan NetID.
       
       
       
       
   11. A scan will run to verify that your computer meets certain security requirements. You must have an up-to-date anti-virus program installed on your computer and automatic updates turned on to meet those requirements. You can right-click on the agent icon then click Restore to see the progress of the scan. 
       
       
       
       
   12. When the agent is done scanning, you can close ClearPass OnGuard and connect to the Rowan Network. 
       
       
       

Notes:

• The only supported version of Windows on campus are Windows 10 and Windows 11.
•  If your computer's antivirus software isn't updated consistently or if the OnGuard agent is disabled, your computer will be blocked from accessing RowanSecure.

See Also:

Connect a Gaming Console or Entertainment Device to the Rowan Network

Wireless Connectivity: Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions or need help, please contact the Technology Support Center at 856-256-4400 or submit a ticket in the IRT Support Portal.