Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a method and system for authentication with a computer network that comports with CNA requirements, but utilizes a bypass approach that allows for authentication to be completed within a full-featured browser. In an embodiment, an access point (AP) may be configured to allow for user devices to associate and detect the presence of a captive portal. However, during the CNA messaging sequence, the AP can provide a CNA bypass message that causes the CNA browser instantiated on the user device to consider the authentication complete without having to satisfy authentication requirements. Based on the CNA bypass message, the user device may then transition to a full-featured browser to complete authentication via a captive portal. Authentication may be completed by, for example, watching at least a portion of a video, playing a video game, taking a quiz, and/or entering identifying information.