How to forget a wireless network

Overview/Introduction

This knowledge base article will help you understand how to forget a Wi-fi network. Forgetting a network is often a helpful step when you are having problems connecting to Wi-Fi.

NOTE: If your device doesn't appear in the listings, or is a different version from the ones pictured below, you may need to do a Google search for your specific device's instructions on forgetting a wireless network.

Mac OS (Apple)

  1. Click the Apple Menu, then select System Settings
  2. Click Wi-fi in the sidebar
  3. Tap the three dots surrounded by a circle next to the desired network you wish to forget, either Ursinus Secure or Ursinus Public
     
     

     

  4. Choose Forget This Network, then click Remove to confirm.
     

Note: This process is for the latest version of Mac OS (Ventura), Older Versions will differ; please do a Google search to find out how for your specific version.

iOS (iPhone)

  1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
  2. In the settings menu, choose Wi-Fi.
  3. Locate the Wireless network you wish to forget, either Ursinus Secure or Ursinus Public; and click the blue symbol next to the name.
  4. Next tap the Forget This Network at the top of the screen 
     
  5. It will then ask you if you wish to forget the network, click the forget button

 

Windows 10

  1. Click the Network icon on the lower right corner of your screen.
  2. Choose Network settings.
  3. Click on Manage Wi-Fi settings.
  4. Under Manage known networks, select Ursinus Secure or Ursinus Public.
  5. Then click Forget

Note: This screenshot is from windows 11, however icon locations are similar.

Android

  1. From the home screen, choose Settings.
  2. In the settings menu, choose Wi-Fi.
     

  3. Locate Ursinus Secure or Ursinus Public and tap or press and hold it.
     

  4. Choose Forget.

Still Having Trouble?

If you are having wireless issues please try the Wireless Troubleshooting knowledge base article to walk you through common issues for self troubleshooting solutions connecting to the wireless network.

If you are still having issues after attempting to self remediate then click the link to contact Tech Support for help with your problem.

 

Details

Article ID: 154718
Created
Mon 4/3/23 10:54 AM
Modified
Mon 10/23/23 2:29 PM

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