Chromebook Connection Information

Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi

To connect to the Internet, use a compatible Wi-Fi network.


Step 1: Turn on Wi-Fi

At the bottom right, select the time.

Select Not Connected .

Note: If you see your Wi-Fi network name and a signal strength, your Chromebook is already connected to Wi-Fi.

Turn on Wi-Fi. 

Your Chromebook will automatically look for available networks and show them to you in a list.


Step 2: Pick a network and connect

Connect to an open network

Select the Wi-Fi network .

Remember, your information might be visible to other people on this network.

Connect to a secure network

Select the secure Wi-Fi network .

Type the network password.

Select Connect.

Connect to an unlisted network

Administrators may hide networks so only certain people can use them. To connect to an unlisted network:

Select Join other network .

Enter the network information in the box that appears.

Select Connect.

Information for this network is automatically saved so you can connect automatically later.


Connect to a WPA2 enterprise network

Step 1: Check if your certificate is installed

Open Chrome Chrome.

In the address bar, type chrome://settings/certificates and press Enter.

Select  Authorities.

Using information from your administrator, look for your server certificate in the list. If the server certificate isn't installed, your administrator might ask you to install the server certificate.

[Optional] If you're connecting to an EAP-TLS network, you might need to install the user certificate.

Step 2: Connect to the network

At the bottom right, select the time.

Select Settings .

Under "Network," select Add connection and then Add Wi-Fi and then Advanced.

Enter your network information.

If the server certificate is installed, in the "Server CA certificate" field, choose Default.

Select Connect.

Find your MAC address or IP address

Some administrators restrict network access to prevent outsiders from seeing private information on the network. To use the network, you might need to give your Chromebook's MAC or IP address to your administrator. To find the MAC or IP address:


If you haven't yet, sign in to your Chromebook.

At the bottom right, select the time.

Select the Wi-Fi network .

At the top of the box, select Information .

You'll see your Chromebook's IP address and IPv6 address. Your MAC address is labeled "Wi-Fi."

Wi-Fi networks that work with Chromebooks

Open networks that don’t require a password

Secure networks that use WEP, Dynamic WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise settings

We recommend WPA2, as it is more secure than WEP or WPA

Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n and 802.11ac for AC-equipped Chromebooks