Connecting Androids to GCSGuest

Android user instructions

Android users connecting to GCSGuest for the first time:

The most stable internet browser to use on the GCSGuest network is Google Chrome. To install Google Chrome on your device, please access the Google Play Store and select the Chrome App.

Once the Chrome app is installed on your device, you can move on to connecting to the GCSGuest network.

Android user instructions

When connecting to the GCSGuest network for the first time, you will need to open your wireless settings and view the available wireless networks. Your setting screen will look something like this:

Select GCSGuest to advance to the next step.

Android user instructions

Once you select GCSGuest, you will be prompted with a warning about encryption.

Select Connect.

Android user instructions

When you navigate away from the error page, you should be redirected to the Guest Portal page.

Open the Chrome App, and navigate to a website, gcsnc.com, to access the Guest Portal.

Users may receive an error (example below) when first navigating to a website.

If this error continues, please navigate to 1.1.1.1 in your URL bar.

Android user instructions

Once you have connected to the GCSGuest network, you should automatically be taken to the Guest Portal page.

Please login with the credentials you received when you created your account on the Sponsor Portal page.

Android user instructions

You should be prompted to accept the “Acceptable Use Policy.”

Please select “Accept” to continue.

Android user instructions

After you have logged in, you will be prompted for a final confirmation to connect to the GCS network.

Please select Continue to proceed.

Android user instructions

Your device may take you back to the Wireless Settings screen to show you that you have been successful in connecting to the GCSGuest network.

You can safely navigate away from this screen and return to your home screen. Select your internet browser app and navigate to any webpage.

Android user instructions

Once successful, you will get to the GCS Home Page.

You are now connected.

Android user instructions

If you need to reference your Wi-Fi MAC address or your IP address, please select the Support link at the bottom of the Guest Login page. The link is as follows:

https://www.gcsnc.com/support

Android user instructions

Here you will find information about your device, such as the MAC Address and the IP Address.

Android user instructions

Tips and Tricks

Connection time:• Users will have to authenticate daily with the

user name and password that they received via email or sponsor portal.

Browser errors:

• If you encounter errors while attempting to browse the internet, try clearing your browser cache (history).

Passwords:• If prompted, it is recommended that you allow

your browser to save your password.• Password Change Requirements

• Minimum of 8 Characters • Uppercase• Lowercase• Numeric• No special characters are allowed