Information Technology Services

How Do I

Wireless

Our wireless networks consist of the following:

  • AMDSB-SECURE - this network is for both AMDSB owned and personal devices. Our systems will automatically determine if this device is board owned and apply necessary security.
  • AMDSB-GUEST - this network is for external guest users who are Not AMDSB Staff or Students.

The new AMDSB-SECURE network may have compatibility issues with some older personal devices.
In this case you will need to join the AMDSB-GUEST.

AMDSB-IOS and AMDSB-CHROME are for AMDSB owned devices only!

As a result of privacy features present in all contemporary Wi-Fi devices, it's not feasible for us to retain your login credentials. Consequently, you might encounter repeated prompts to log in to the Wi-Fi system.

One solution is to disable your private Wi-Fi settings:

Turn Off InPrivate Wi-Fi

AMDSB-SECURE

On an Android Based Operating System

  1. Connect to the AMDSB-Secure Wi-fi on your Android device.
  2. Enter your Avon Maitland Username (firstname.lastname) or full email address ending in @ed.amdsb.ca & your password. Ensure Auto-reconnect is turned on.
  3. Tap on CA cetificate and choose the AMDSB-Secure and choose the Don't Validate option.

On an IOS Based Operating System

  1. Connect to AMDSB-Secure and enter Username and password
    firstname.lastname or full email address ending in @ed.amdsb.ca accepted.
  2. If prompted to trust a certificate, please click Trust

On a Windows Operating System

  1. Connect to AMDSB-Secure and enter Username and password
    firstname.lastname or full email address ending in @ed.amdsb.ca accepted.

    Make sure AMDSB-Secure is unchecked if using a PERSONAL windows device.

  2. Click AMDSB-Secure when prompted a second time!

On a macOS Operating System

  1. Connect to AMDSB-Secure which you will be promoted for your Active Directory login (firstname.lastname & password).
  2. When a prompt is presented, accept our Certificate.
    You must always choose AMDSB-Secure and click AMDSB-SecureMac based devices will then prompt you for a AMDSB-Secure username and password after clicking AMDSB-Secure.
    You will then need to enter your Local Mac Administrator Username & Password.

On a Chromebook (Board Device) After Powerwash

  1. Click on the wireless Logo located on the Bottom right corner.
  2. Click on the wireless logo (located above the Not connected)
    You must always choose AMDSB-Secure and click AMDSB-Secure
  3. Next Select your preferred network (AMDSB-Secure)
  4. Configure as follows:
    • EAP Method - PEAP
    • EAP Phase 2 Authentication - MSCHAPv2
    • Server CA Certificate - Do not check.
    • Identity – Your AMDSB Active Directory Username (firstname.lastname)
    • Password – Your AMDSB Active Directory Password
    • Anonymous Identity - not required - leave blank.

On a Chromebook (personal) Operating System

  1. Click on the wireless Logo located on the Bottom right corner.
  2. Click on the wireless logo (located above the Not connected)
    You must always choose AMDSB-Secure and click AMDSB-Secure
  3. Next Select your preferred network (AMDSB-Secure)
  4. Configure as follows:
    • EAP Method - PEAP
    • EAP Phase 2 Authentication - MSCHAPv2
    • Server CA Certificate - Do not check.
    • Identity – Your AMDSB Active Directory Username (firstname.lastname)
    • Password – Your AMDSB Active Directory Password
    • Anonymous Identity - not required - leave blank.

AMDSB-GUEST

AMDSB-GUEST Wi-Fi

  1. After connecting to AMDSB-GUEST Wi-Fi you will be prompted to enter a sponsor email.
    Any sponsor email ending in @ed.amdsb.ca and your email address (AMDSB or Personal email accepted)
  2. Next the Sponsor will receive an email and be asked to accept your wi-fi access request (below screenshot).
    The Sponsor will need to click here to allow access.
  3. As soon as the Sponsor allows access the Orange Login button at the bottom will become enabled so you can click on this button.

Alternate BYOD Instructions

  1. Connect to AMDSB-GUEST wireless (you may reciieve a 2nd prompt to continue to AMDSB-GUEST)
  2. At the top of the Galleria Wi-Fi sign in page, where it says "Already Have an Account?" Click on "Sign-in" (below screenshot)
  3. Next, enter your Avon Maitland Username & Password. Username = firstname.lastname and Accept the terms of use.
    Then Click Login
  4. Please Note: You will be required to login every day unless you change settings to disable a feature called (Mac Cyling, Mac Randomization, or also refered to as Wi-Fi Priacy).
    Our AMDSB wireless guide has instructiions on how to turn off your Mac cycling or Wi-Fi privacy settings which allow you device to connect for a 60 Day period before prompting you to login again.