Instructions

Start by selecting: CBE Get Connected network
in your Wi-fi settings.

Note: You can navigate to wifi.cbe.ab.ca on your desktop to initiate
the workflow on behalf of a sponsored guest.

Step 1 | Select Guest

 

A mobile phone number is required, this will allow you to receive a text message (SMS) that will contain a Device Key (password) to access the CBE My Devices Network.

Step 4 | Done

An email has now been sent to the CBE Sponsor to begin the approval process.

Step 5 | A Device Key will be sent via text message when you are approved.

Go to Wi-Fi on your device and connect to CBE My Devices Network

 

Make sure you have not entered any extra spaces or other characters as the system will count these as part of your password a​nd fail.

 

Step 7 | You are now connected!

A Sponsored Guest is a guest who requires more than one day of Wi-Fi and/or access to select CBE resources. Privileges can be provided on-site or in advance.

Majority of users will only require Guest access. However, users such as Contractors, Substitute/Student Teachers etc., may require additional access to CBE resources and will be required to go through the Sponsored Guest process.

When a Sponsored Guest request has been initiated, the CBE staff member will receive an email to continue the approval process.

Requirements

• Must be sponsored by a CBE Staff member
• You will need to know the email address of the CBE Staff member who is sponsoring the request
• Sponsored Guests must have an email address and access to a mobile device in order to receive a text message (SMS) that will provide them their Device Key

Benefits for Sponsored Guests

• CBE Staff or Sponsored Guests can initiate the process
• Access is immediate after the Device Key has been activated on the network

Specifications

• Access to the internet
• Better speed than the CBE Get Connected (Guest) service
• Content filtering is the same as the staff settings for the CBE My Devices network
• 14 day unlimited access, Sponsored Guest must access the network within seven days of receiving their device key

Additional Help

Students sign-up for a device key that will allow them to connect their person devices to the CBE My Devices Network.

Requirements

• Students must sign-in with their Student ID and password
• No more than two devices can be connected to the CBE My Devices Network at one time

Specifications

• Better speed than the CBE Get Connected (Guest) service
• Content filtering will be set for students.

Benefits of Using this Network

• Students Device Keys are good for one school year (they expire June 30th of each year)
• Registration for a new Device Key is quick through the CBE Get Connected Network

What types of devices will work on the CBE My Devices network?

• Laptops (Windows & Mac)
• iPad, Tablets
• iPhones, Androids, etc.
• Chromebooks

 

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• The key shown below is an example only

 

 

 

Step 7 | You are now connected!

Staff sign-up for a device key that will allow them to connect their person devices to the CBE My Devices Network.

Requirements

• Staff must sign-in with their CBE username and password
• No more than two devices can be connected to the CBE My Devices Network at one time

Specifications

• Better speed than the CBE Get Connected (Guest) service
• Content filtering will be set for staff

Benefits of Using this Network

• Staff Device Keys are good for one school year (they expire June 30th of each year)
• Registration for a new Device Key is quick through the CBE Get Connected Network

What types of devices will work on the CBE My Devices network?

• Laptops (Windows & Mac)
• iPad, Tablets
• iPhones, Androids, etc.
• Chromebooks