Preventing Dropped WolfieNet Wifi Connections from Private Wifi Addresses on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch

To help prevent dropped wifi issues on campus, do not use private Wi-Fi addresses for WolfieNet on iPhones, iPads, iPod touches, or Apple Watches.

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Starting with iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7, iPhones, iPads, iPod touches, or Apple Watches can use a different MAC address with each Wi-Fi network.

HOWEVER, using these private Wi-Fi addresses for WolfieNet may cause Wi-Fi connection issues on campus. 

If your WolfieNet Wi-Fi connection keeps dropping on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, turn off private address for WolfieNet (Private Wi-Fi addresses are available starting with iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7).

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This Content Last Updated:
05/29/2026

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This Content Last Updated:
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