Difference between revisions of "Android"

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==Turning off randomized MAC address==
 
==Turning off randomized MAC address==
鶹Ƶ uses a MAC address-based network registration system, and the randomized MAC address feature will require you to register your iPhone or iPad many times. To avoid this, please turn off randomized MAC addresses for the 鶹Ƶ and 鶹ƵSecure networks according to the instructions included in the link below.  
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鶹Ƶ uses a MAC address-based network registration system, and the randomized MAC address feature will require you to register your Android device frequently, and will provide inconsistent and intermittent WiFi. To avoid this, please turn off randomized MAC addresses for the 鶹Ƶ and 鶹ƵSecure networks.
 
===Pixel===
 
===Pixel===
 
While connected to the 鶹Ƶ or the 鶹ƵSecure network:
 
While connected to the 鶹Ƶ or the 鶹ƵSecure network:

Revision as of 17:41, 22 September 2020

Android is an operating system owned and licensed by Google that is used on mobile phones, tablets, and other devices. Due to the nature of Android, the Mail interface will vary among different devices, but the settings for 鶹Ƶ mail remain the same.

Setting up your 鶹Ƶ email account

Students

We recommend using the Gmail app on your mobile device to check your GusMail. The Gmail app is a free download in the Play Store.

Faculty and Staff

GusMail user

We recommend using the GMail app that is provided by Google. The Gmail app is a free download in the Play Store.

Turning off randomized MAC address

鶹Ƶ uses a MAC address-based network registration system, and the randomized MAC address feature will require you to register your Android device frequently, and will provide inconsistent and intermittent WiFi. To avoid this, please turn off randomized MAC addresses for the 鶹Ƶ and 鶹ƵSecure networks.

Pixel

While connected to the 鶹Ƶ or the 鶹ƵSecure network:

  1. Click the Settings icon next to the network name
  2. Click Advanced Settings
  3. Click Privacy
  4. Choose Device MAC