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Configuring a BlackBerry Device to Use Encrypted (WPA-E) Wireless Services at UCSD

Last updated January 10, 2011 5:32:59 PM PST
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Follow these steps to set up your BlackBerry device to use WPA-E encrypted wireless at UCSD.

Before you begin, you must have:

  • A BlackBerry running BlackBerry OS 4.0 or above.
  • You must use BlackBerry Desktop Software Version 5.x (Currently Ceriticate installation is not supported by verion 6)
  • 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 forgot your password, reset it at http://adpass.ucsd.edu.

Note:

  • These instructions are based on the BlackBerry Bold. Configuration may vary depending on your model and cell phone service provider.
  • Complete steps 1-3 using your computer. Make sure sure your BlackBerry device is disconnected.

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1. Download the certificate.

  • Connect to Wi-Fi using either your cell phone service provider’s data plan or UCSD-GUEST.
  • Right click here to download the UCSD root certificate.
    • To save the file, select save to disk or save file. The certificate will download to your default location (usually your desktop).

2. Install BlackBerry Desktop Software for the first time.

BlackBerry Desktop Software version 5.x must be used and can be downloaded from http://blackberry.com. If you already have the software configured, go to step 3.

  • Double-click the BlackBerry Desktop Software installation file.
  • When prompted, select Custom setup type, then click Next.
  • Click the box next to Certificate Synchronization. Select This feature will be installed on local hard drive.
  • Click Next to finish the installation.

3. Modify an existing installation of BlackBerry Desktop Software.

  • Click Start, Control Panel, then Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features - Uninstall a program (based on your version of Windows).
  • Double-click BlackBerry Desktop Software from the list of programs installed.
  • When prompted, select Modify, then click Next.
  • Click the box next to Certificate Synchronization. Select This feature will be installed on local hard drive.
  • Click Next.

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4. Synchronize certificates.

  • Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer and make sure it is properly configured to communicate. Your device PIN displays in the bottom left corner.
  • Select Synchronize Certificates.
  • If prompted, create or enter your key store password.
  • Click OK.
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5. Import certificate.

  • Click the Root certificates tab.
  • Select Import Certificates…
  • Select the certificate you downloaded earlier.
  • Click Open.
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6. Finish synchronization.

  • Make sure the box next to UC San Diego Certificate Service is checked.
  • Click Synchronize.
  • Once synchronization is complete, you can disconnect the BlackBerry device from your computer.
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7. Scan for available wireless networks.

  • Navigate to Manage Connections.
  • Select Set Up Wi-Fi Network.
  • Select Scan For Networks.
  • It may take a few minutes for your device to finish scanning for available networks. Once completed, select UCSD-PROTECTED.
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8. Configure the Wi-Fi Security menu for UCSD-PROTECTED.

  • Security Type: Select PEAP.
  • User name: Enter your Active Directory (AD) username.
  • User password: Enter your AD password.
  • CA certificate: Select UC San Diego Certificate Service.
  • Inner link Security: Select EAP-MS-CHAP v2.
  • Token: Leave as None Selected.
  • Server subject: Leave blank.
  • Server SAN: Leave blank.

9. Connect to UCSD-PROTECTED.

  • Click Connect.
  • Once connected, select Yes for "Save this Wi-Fi Network as a Profile?"
  • Click Next.
  • You are now connected to the UCSD-PROTECTED network.

Wi-Fi can be left on. Your device will automatically connect when the network is in range.

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