How To: Connect to Norwich Wi-Fi from iOS and iPadOS Devices

  1. Follow this guide to download and install the Norwich University Device Root CA: Article - How To: Install the Norwich University Root CA
  2. Follow this guide to remove the old profile, if it was installed: Article - How To: Remove Configuration Profiles from a Personal Apple Device
  3. Only after completing steps 1 and 2, connect to the guest network on your iOS-based device. Notice: Norwich-managed iPads and Apple Computers install this certificate automatically during configuration.
  4. Select Guest from the available wireless networks.
  5. Scroll through the Terms of Service and click "Accept."  The "Accept," will not allow you to click until you scroll through the message. 
  6. When your device is provided access the screen will appear as such.  Tap on "Done."
  7. Open the Safari web browser
  8. Open a PRIVATE browser tab
  9. Go to http://wifi.norwich.edu. The SecureW2 client portal should detect your device's operating system automatically:
  10. Click "Sign-in."  The You will be prompted to sign in with your Norwich account.
  11. After you sign in,, the "Sign-in" button will be replaced with "Join Now."
  12. By clicking "Join Now," you will be asked to Allow a download to your device.
  13. After the certificate is downloaded you will be offered a "Close," dialog.
  14. Now appear the instructions on how to complete the installation.
  15. Returning to "Setting," on your iOS device, you will want to select General.
  16. From General, select "VPN & Device Management,"
  17. Tap on the entry under "Downloaded Profile,
  18. Choose "Install," in the upper right. You will be requested to then enter your phone's PIN or Passcode.
  19. Confirm "Install," at the bottom.
  20. Click "Done."
  21. Upon installing the certificate to the iOS device, it should automatically connect to Norwich Wi-Fi. 

 

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