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Configuring Android to Use Encrypted (WPA-E) Wireless Services at UCSD

Last updated December 12, 2011 4:32:07 PM PST
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Follow these steps to set up your Android device running Android 2.0.x and above to use WPA-E encrypted wireless at UCSD.

Before you begin, you must have:

  • An Active Directory (AD) username and password. Your username is usually the first part of your UCSD e-mail address (before the @ symbol). If you have forgotten your password, reset it at http://adpass.ucsd.edu.
  • An Android device with Android 2.0.x or above installed.

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1. Configure your Wi-Fi.

  • Select Settings.
  • Select Wireless & Networks.
  • Select Wi-Fi Settings.
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2. Select the encrypted wireless service.

  • Under Wi-Fi networks, select UCSD-PROTECTED.
    • If UCSD-PROTECTED isn’t on the list, you may need to move to another area with better connectivity.
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3. Configure UCSD-PROTECTED option.

  • EAP Method: Select PEAP.
  • Phase 2 Authentication: Select MSCHAPV2.
  • For both CA certificate and Client certificate, leave as N/A.

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4. Continue configuring UCSD-PROTECTED option.

  • Identity field: Enter your Active Directory username.
  • Anonymous Identity field: Leave blank.
  • Wireless Password field: Enter your Active Directory password.
  • Click Connect.

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5. Verify your connection.

Under Wi-Fi, you should see Connected to UCSD-PROTECTED.

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For more information, contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.