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Setting Up Your Device

NOTE: Before continuing it might be easier to view this tutorial on a separate device so you can follow along on the device you will use at Concordia.

Before using your device at school you will want to have it prepared and ready to go. Before continuing with device set-up be sure you know your Concordia Username and Concordia Email address:

CLHS Username: The last 2 of graduation year + first initial + last name (NO spaces, hyphens or apostrophes)
    • Example: If Sarah Smith-Jones graduates in 2024 her CLHS username would be 24ssmithjones

CLHS Email: CLHS email address is the CLHS Username + @clhscadets.com
    • Example: Sarah Smith-Jones's CLHS username is 24ssmithjones so her CLHS email address would be 24ssmithjones@clhscadets.com

CLHS Default Password for all registration is (all lowercase): cadets1234   

 

Step 1: Run All System Updates

Newer MacBook (macOS 13.0 Ventura and newer): 
Apple logo (upper left corner) -> General -> Software Update
Older MacBook (before macOS 13.0 Ventura): 
Apple logo (upper left corner) -> System Preferences -> Software Update
Windows: 
Windows icon -> Settings -> Windows Update

Step 2: Know Your Account Information

Ensure you know your computer login password. If the computer is associated with another user (mom, dad, etc) create an administrator account on the computer so apps can be installed. Also, if you have an AppleID or Microsoft account, ensure you know those credentials as well.

Step 3: Name Your Device

If your device is ever misplaced and needs to be located on our network it is critical that you know the device name.

Newer MacBook (macOS 13.0 Ventura and newer): 
Apple logo (upper left corner) -> System Settings -> General -> About -> In the Name box enter your CLHS username (example: 24ssmithjones) -> press Return
Older MacBook (before macOS 13.0 Ventura): 
Apple logo (upper left corner) -> System Preferences -> Sharing -> In the Computer Name box enter your CLHS username (example: 24ssmithjones) -> click red X in left corner of box
Windows: 
Windows icon -> Settings -> System -> click the Rename button under the current computer name 

Step 4: Know Your Device MAC (aka WiFi) Address

Should you misplace your device at Concordia the MAC Address is critical for locating it on our network. Please note this address and keep this someplace accessible (not on your device) in case you need help finding it.


Newer MacBook (macOS 13.0 Ventura and newer): 
Apple logo (upper left corner) -> System Settings -> WiFi -> Details button -> Hardware (bottom of list in left pane) -> Use your phone and take a picture of the MAC Address (keep this someplace safe)
Older MacBook (before macOS 13.0 Ventura): 
Apple icon (upper left corner of screen) -> System Preferences -> Network -> select WiFi -> click Advanced button -> Hardware tab -> Use your phone and take a picture of the MAC Address (keep this someplace safe)

Windows: 
Windows icon -> Settings -> Networks & Internet -> Advanced Network Settings (bottom of the page) -> Hardware and Connection Properties -> Look for Physical Address (MAC) -> Use your phone and take a picture of the MAC Address (keep this someplace safe)

Step 5: Join a WiFi network

Once you get to Concordia, go to your WiFi settings and select the Student network