WPI CCC Network Operations - Wireless Networking
Connecting a iPhone, iPad or iPod to the Wireless Network?
Requirements
If you do not have a WPI account, please visit Wireless Guest Access for further information.
Make sure that the date, time and timezone are properly set. Proper time and timezone are required for wireless encryption.
iPad, iPod and iPhones
iOS version 2 or greater is required.
iOS version 7 - to be released September 17, 2013 - is supported
Safari is required for this process. Alternative browsers are not supported.
Instructions
Step 1 - Get Connected!
Connect to the WPI-Wireless-Setup wireless network
Step 2 - Open the Wizard
Open your web browser to https://wpi-wireless-setup.wpi.edu/
Step 3 - Acceptable Use Policy
In order to use the WPI Wireless network, you must understand and agree to the WPI Acceptable Use Policy.
Once you have a complete understanding of the policy, select the checkbox and click Start.
Step 4 - Registration Warning
If you have not registered your device in the Wireless: Mobile
Wireless Systems IP Range through the
Network Registration page , you should do so now. While connected to the WPI-Wireless-Setup network:
Visit http://netreg.wpi.edu/ and login with your WPI Username and Password
Quick Registration will identify you
Select IP Range Wireless: Mobile Wireless Systems
Name the computer and choose an Operating System
Wait up to 30 minutes to process the registration
If the Quick Registration is not displayed, please refer to Registering a computer for use on the Wireless Network for help.
Step 5 - Authentication
Provide your WPI Username and Password. Do not use any WPI credentials other than your own.
Step 6 - Install Profile
Your web browser will download and attempt to install the MobileConfig file
Step 7 - Switch to WPI-Wireless
Now that the profile has been installed, control returns to the web browser with instructions.
Open Settings
Choose Wi-Fi Option
Select the WPI-Wireless network