Connecting to Guest Wi-Fi (BYOD) – Google Pixel Phones
Creation date: 18/05/2026 07:46
Updated: 18/05/2026 09:55
Before you start
You’ll need your Bradford Academy username and password
You must install the Wi-Fi certificate first (see Step 1)
Step 1: Install the Wi-Fi Certificate (IMPORTANT)
Before connecting, you must install the certificate provided by IT.
Open the certificate file sent to you
When prompted, install it as:
Wi-Fi Certificate
Save it using the default name
This certificate comes from Smoothwall and is required for secure access.
Step 2: Connect to BYOD Wi-Fi
1. Open Wi-Fi settings
Go to Settings
Tap Network & Internet
Tap Internet
Select BYOD
2. Enter the required settings
You’ll see a connection screen—enter the following:
Setting
What to choose
EAP Method
PEAP
Phase 2 authentication
MSCHAPV2
CA Certificate
Use system certificate (or select the installed certificate if shown)
Domain
802.1X
Identity (Username)
Your school username
Password
Your school password
Important things to check
Domain field
Must be set to 802.1X
(This matches the certificate configuration)
Anonymous identity / username
If you see “anonymous” → delete it completely
Leave this field blank
Certificate validation
If prompted differently on some devices:
Select Don’t validate
(Only if the certificate option above is not available)