Connect to UAA WiFi Using from a Android Device

What is this article about?

This document guides you through connecting to the UAA wireless network with an Android Device.

What materials do I need?

  • Android Device
  • UA domain username & password

How do I use this technology?

Connecting to the WiFi-Public SSID

  • From the home page click on the Settings icon.
  • Select Wi-Fi
  • If the Wi-Fi service is turned off, turn it on.
  • Once the wireless is active you will see a list of available networks.
  • Select UAA WiFi – Public SSID.
  • Browse to any website (like http://www.google.com.)
  • Accept the terms of use policy from the UAA WiFi web page.
  • You are now configured to use the wireless network. This process needs to be performed every time you access the wireless network.

Connecting to the WiFi-Anchorage SSID

  • From the home page click on the Settings icon.
  • Select Wi-Fi
  • If the Wi-Fi service is turned off, turn it on.
  • Once the wireless is active you will see a list of available networks.
  • Select UAA WiFi - Anchorage.
  • A window will pop up.
  • Please note that on some versions of Android you will need to do the following
    • Under EAP method, select "PEAP"
    • Under CA Certificate, select "Don't Validate"
    • Under Domain, enter "uaa.alaska.edu"

Android CA Certificate

  • Slide down to where it asks for your UA username and password.
  • Fill in the Identity and Password fields. Click connect.
  • You will see from the network window that you are now connected to the campus wireless.
  • Your settings will be saved in your network profile so that you will NOT have to re-enter them again.

Is there any additional information I should know about?

Please note that this How To guide is designed to assist users who are students, staff and faculty of UAA, while working on the UAA campus. Other issues may arise throughout this setup if you are at home, or away from the office.

For additional assistance contact the IT Services Technical Support Center via phone at (907) 786-4646, toll-free at (877) 633-3888, email us at uaa.techsupport@alaska.edu, or visit the Services section to open a support ticket.

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Tue 9/3/19 10:52 AM
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