The Golden Bears wireless network provides a fully-encrypted wireless connection for KU faculty, staff, and students. BearNet secure is available in all residential and non-residential buildings on campus.


This article contains instructions for configuring Golden Bears for the first time on Windows device. 


Steps to Configure Golden Bears

  1. Connect your device to BearNet using Settings>Network & Internet.
  2. Open a browser and go to securewifi.kutztown.edu. Click Join Now.


  3. A small executable file (EXE) containing the security certificate profile installer will be downloaded to your PC.



  4. Open the downloaded EXE (WiFi_Kutztown_University_Wrapper.exe).


  5. Enter your KU username and password and click Next. (Note: Be sure to enter your KU username and NOT your entire KU email address)


  6. Upon completion, your PC should switch automatically to Golden Bears. Click Done.