Network Access

What Is It?

GCC has two wireless networks available: GauchoNet_Secure and Maricopa. Wired Network access is also available in employee work spaces. 

Who Is Eligible to Use This Service?

If you have an MEID and password we recommend that you connect to GauchoNet_Secure. If you are a guest on campus you should connect to the Maricopa network.

Where Can I Get It?

Connecting to GauchoNet_Secure is easy:

1. Connect: Use the Wi-Fi settings on your device to connect to the network. Please refer to the user manual of your device if you are unsure how to do that.

2. To connect to GauchoNet_Secure, you will be prompted for a username and password. While the password is the same as your MEID password, you must type the username in this format to connect: MEID@mcccd.org. Detailed instructions for connecting to GauchoNet_Secure can be found here. 

How to connect to the Maricopa network:

1. Use the Wi-Fi settings on your device to connect to the appropriate network. Please refer to the user manual of your device if you are unsure how to do that.
2. In case your device doesn’t automatically ask you to sign in to the wireless network, start your favorite web browser.
3. To connect to "Maricopa", you need to read and accept the MCCCD Computing Resource Standards as prompted. If you agree, click the “Continue to the Internet” button.