Welcome to the Colfax School District Technology Department

It is our mission to plan, develop, support and maintain a stable and progressive computer network for the students and staff.

The Technology Department is responsible for the installation, maintenance, setup and support of over 500 workstations throughout the district that include computers, printers, laptops, iPads and the district Website.

This network consists of modern high end servers which provide file storage and sharing, internet connectivity complete with content filtering, centralized printing, district wide wireless and an email system for students and staff.

The Technology Department works hand in hand with the leadership and faculty of the Colfax School District in the continual quest for excellence in education.

    BYOD

    BYOD Instructions

    Colfax School District staff, students, and visitors may “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) and utilize their smartphones and tablets on the district’s network by following the instructions below.

    Note that personal device usage is subject to the default filtering policy. Along with CIPA-required content, streaming audio and video and social media are also blocked. Bandwidth is also limited.

    Connecting to the Guest WiFi

    To use this district network with your personal device you need to connect to the “Colfax Guest Access” WiFi network. There is no password.

    Connecting to the Student and Staff WiFi

    To use this district network with your personal device you need to connect to the “Colfax Staff or Colfax Students” WiFi network. A district username and password is required to connect to this network.

    Adding the iBoss SSL Certificate

    Connecting to the network will allow access to websites, but users also need to install the district’s web filter security certificate to access encrypted HTTPS sites (which includes most search engines, such as Google). This is a one-time setup. Please follow the instructions below:

    Android and Windows

    Android

    Download the file below. After downloading, open the file and you will be given a prompt to name the certificate (just enter “Colfax”) and an option to use the certificate for “VPN and Apps” or “WiFi”. Select the “VPN and Apps” option.

    Windows

    1. Download the below file. Click to install and place it in the Trusted Root Certificates store.
    2. Make sure “Local Machine” is selected as the location and select “Next” on the Cert Import Wizard
    3. Verify that this will Place the cert in the “Trusted Root Certification Authorities” store and press “Next” to continue
    4. Confirm your settings and press “Finish” to complete the import
    5. OK to close

    Note that adding the above certificate will not adversely affect any other WiFi connections you may have setup on your phone. It only serves to allow secure browsing from the district’s network. After the certificate is installed, your setup is complete.