Mac users may now be prompted to sign in every time they connect to WiFi.  While this is a useful security feature for public networks (like those in coffee shops/restaurants) it can create unnecessary disruptions on campus.  Here are solutions for each Apple device you may have.


iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro

(Requires iOS 14, iPadOS 14, visionOS, or later)

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. If you aren’t currently connected to the network, tap Edit in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap the More Info button next to the network name.
  4. Configure the setting:
  5. If using iOS 18, iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, or later, tap Private Wi-Fi Address, then tap Off.
  6. If using an earlier OS, turn Private Wi-Fi Address off.


Mac

(Requires MacOS Sequoia or later)

  1. Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Wi-Fi in the sidebar.
  2. Click the Details button or More Info button next to the network name.
  3. From the menu next to Private Wi-Fi Address, choose Off.


Apple Watch

(Requires watchOS 7 or later)

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the name of the network. If you aren’t currently connected to the network, swipe left on its name and tap the More Info button.
  3. Configure the setting:
  4. If using watchOS 11 or later, scroll down and tap Off.
  5. If using an earlier version of watchOS, turn Private Address off.


Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102509

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