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  • Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Time: 1:31 pm Category: How-To, The Internet Tagged iPhone, iPod Touch, WVU wireless Discussion: 3 Comments

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In this post we’ll cover, step by step, setting up your Apple device to access this convenient, campus-wide wireless network:

WVU.Encrypted is preferred for WVU faculty, staff, and students who use the wireless on a regular basis. The encrypted network eliminates any concerns about wireless eavesdropping. Instructions for setting up a computer to access the Encrypted Wireless are here.

Checklist:

-A 2nd generation iPhone or iPod Touch, or a 1st generation iPhone or iPod Touch with the latest system update installed (version 2.2).

- You’ll need your Master ID username and password. If you don’t know yours, start here
http://oit.wvu.edu/masterid/

- Make sure your device has an active connection to the internet.

1. Go to Settings
   
2. Select Wi-Fi
   
3. Choose Other…
   
4. The Name of the network is WVU.Encrypted
   
5. Security is WPA2 Enterprise
   
6. Your Username and Password are your Master ID and Master ID Password
7. After you enter your Username and Password, select Join
   
8. It may take a moment, but your device should connect to the WVU.Encrypted network *if* it is available in your location