UCONN-SECURE

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2024 by A.J. Newman
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The UCONN-SECURE network connects the UConn community with authenticated and encrypted access to the UConn wireless network. It provides users with full and secure access to university and internet resources. Connecting to UCONN-SECURE requires an activated NetID and password. 

Troubleshooting tip: If you are unable to log into UCONN-SECURE with your NetID and NetID password, your password may be out of sync. Check it at https://netid.uconn.edu/tools/test_password.php. If it is out of sync for any service, reset your password at https://netid.uconn.edu/. Then try to log into UCONN-SECURE again using your new NetID password.

Supported devices

Unsupported devices

Supported devices

Unsupported devices

Any device that supports WPA2 Enterprise encryption, including:

  • Apple laptops, tablets, phones

  • Windows devices including computers, tablets, and phones

  • Most Android devices (tablets & phones)

  • Game consoles

  • Most Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices

  • Google Chromecasts

  • Amazon Echo

  • Smart home equipment (TVs, bulbs, switches, etc.)

Unsupported devices may be able to register for wireless access via the UCONN-GUEST network.

How to Connect Your Device to UCONN-SECURE

  1. Open the App Tray by swiping up on your screen.

  2. Open the Settings app.

  3. Select Network & internet

  4. Select Internet.

  5. Select UCONN-SECURE from the list of available WiFi networks.

  6. For CA certificate, select Don't validate.

    1. If Don’t Validate is not an option, select Use System Certificates, and in the Online Certificate Status field that appears, select Do not verify

  7. If prompted for a domain, enter uconn.edu

  8. Leave the other settings as-is. Enter your NetID in the Identity section. Enter your NetID password in the Password section. (If connecting to eduroam, enter NetID@uconn.edu in the Identity section and not just your NetID.)

  9. Press Connect.

  10. Your device will obtain an IP address automatically.

Chromebooks are not supported on the UConn Network. ITS cannot guarantee that they will successfully connect.

  1. Under initial setup, you will be asked to Connect to Network.

  2. Choose Other Wi-Fi Network…

  3. Select UCONN-SECURE.

  4. Enter the following credentials.

    1. SSID: UCONN-SECURE.

    2. Security: PEAP.

    3. Phase 2 Authentication: Automatic.

    4. Server Certificate: Do not check.

    5. Identity: NetID. (If connecting to eduroam, enter NetID@uconn.edu in the Identity section and not just your NetID.)

    6. Password: NetID Password.

    7. Anonymous identity: Leave blank.

  5. Click Connect.

Managing Wireless Networks

Adding UCONN-SECURE as Another Network

  1. Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your computer's screen with the Wi-Fi and battery symbols.

  2. Click the Wi-Fi symbol.

  3. Turn Wi-Fi on by clicking the toggle switch.

  4. Click UCONN-SECURE.

  5. Click Advanced.

  6. Enter the following credentials for UCONN-SECURE:

    1. SSID: UCONN-SECURE.

    2. EAP Method: PEAP.

    3. Phase 2 Authentication: Automatic.

    4. Server Certificate: Do not check.

    5. Identity: NetID. (If connecting to eduroam, enter NetID@uconn.edu in the Identity section and not just your NetID.)

    6. Password: NetID Password.

    7. Anonymous identity: Leave blank.

  7. Make sure Save identify and password and Allow other users of this device to use this network are turned on.

  8. Click Connect.

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Go to Wi-Fi settings.

  3. Turn Wi-Fi on by clicking the toggle switch.

  4. The device will search for networks and show a list of available networks. Select UCONN-SECURE.

  5. Enter your NetID for the username and your NetID password and click Join. (If connecting to eduroam, enter NetID@uconn.edu in the Identity section and not just your NetID.)

  6. UCONN-SECURE’s security certificate will appear. Click Trust to continue. It will say Not Trusted; this is normal.

  7. The Trust button will disappear after selected. This may take a short while, so be patient. After this process is complete, you will be taken back to the Wi-Fi networks screen, and you will successfully be connected to UCONN-SECURE.

To connect to UCONN-SECURE, Macs must be running at least macOS 10.13 or above. Anything older will fail to authenticate, and you will be unable to connect. ITS recommends updating the operating system of your Mac device if you are experiencing connection issues.

  1. Open Network Preferences by clicking the Wi-Fi button on the right side of the top menu.

  2. Click Turn Wi-Fi On.

  3. Click Advanced.

  4. Click + to add a new network. A window will slide down. Fill in the following information and hit OK.

    • Network Name: UCONN-SECURE.

    • Security: WPA2 Enterprise.

    • Mode: Automatic.

    • Username: NetID. (If connecting to eduroam, enter NetID@uconn.edu in the Identity section and not just your NetID.)

    • Password: NetID password.

  5. UCONN-SECURE will be added to the network list. Click OK. Click Apply.

  6. UCONN-SECURE will authenticate and connect to the internet.

  1. Click on the icons on the top right.

  2. Select Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is off, select Turn On.

  3. Click Select Network.

  4. Select UCONN-SECURE.

  5. Enter your NetID and password. Settings should auto-populate. If the settings do not auto-populate, use the following:

    • Security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise.

    • Authentication Method: Protected EAP (PEAP).

    • CA Certificate: No CA certificate is required.

    • PEAP Version: Automatic.

    • Inner Authentication: MSCHAPv2.

    • Username: NetID. (If connecting to eduroam, enter NetID@uconn.edu in the Identity section and not just your NetID.)

    • Password: NetID password.

      UCONN Secure connection settings.

  6. Click Connect.