NYURoam Wireless: Configure & Connect

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Open the Charms bar by pressing Windows + C on your keyboard. Alternatively, if you have a mouse, move the cursor to the upper-right corner of the screen until the Charms bar appears along the right edge of the screen. If you have a touch-enabled device, swipe from the right edge of the screen to bring up the Charms bar.
2. Select Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
3. Select Set up a new connection or network.
4. In the window that appears, select Manually connect to a wireless network, then select Next.
5. Enter the following information:
   • Network name: nyu
   • Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
   • Encryption type: AES
   • Security Key/Passphrase: leave this blank
   • Check the boxes next to Start this connection automatically and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting.
6. Select Next.
7. A "successfully added nyu" message will appear. Select Change Connection Settings.
8. In the window that appears, uncheck Connect to a more preferred network if available. Check Connect automatically when this network is in range and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name.
9. Select the Security tab.
10. Next to "Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP)," select Settings. The "Protected EAP Properties" window will appear:
    1. Check Verify the server's identity by validating the certificate.
    2. Under "Trusted Root Certification Authorities," check Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority.
    3. Under "Select Authentication Method," ensure that Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2) is selected from the drop-down menu.
    4. Select the Configure button. In the window that opens, uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name password (and domain if any). Select OK.
    5. Check Enable Fast Reconnect.
11. Select OK to close each of the open windows.
12. Select the wireless connection icon in the system tray at the bottom-right. Select the nyu network from the list, then select Connect.
13. In the window that appears, enter your NYU NetID and password, then select OK.
14. Your will be connected to the "nyu" wireless network shortly.

    Note: If the screen continues to say "Connecting..." for an extended period, verify that an additional message window has not appeared in the background stating that Windows cannot verify the server’s identity. If this window appears, select Connect.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center or right-click on the wireless icon in your system tray and select Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select Manage wireless networks.
3. Select Add. If you are asked How do you want to add a network?, select Manually create a network profile.
4. Enter the following information:
   • Network name: nyu
   • Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
   • Encryption type: AES
   • Security Key/Passphrase: leave blank.
   • Check the boxes next to Start this connection automatically and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting.
     
5. Click Change Connection Settings.
6. Uncheck Connect to a more preferred network if available. Check Connect automatically when this network is in range and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name.
7. Select the Security tab. Next to Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP), click Settings.
   
8. A new window titled Protected EAP properties will open.
   
9. Enable the option to Validate server certificate.
10. Under Trusted Root Certification Authorities, check Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority.
11. Under Select Authentication Method, select Secured Password (EPA-MSCHAP v2).
12. Click the Configure button. In the alert box that opens, uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name password (and domain if any).
13. Click OK to close each of the open windows.
14. A balloon will appear near the system tray that reads Additional information is required to connect to nyu.
    
    Click the balloon and you will be prompted for your NetID and Password. If it is present, leave Logon domain blank.
    
15. If this is the first time you've logged onto NYURoam using this particular computer, another balloon will appear near your system tray saying Additional information is required to connect to nyu. Click that balloon, then click OK to accept the certificate in the Validate Server Certificate window.
16. After a few moments, you will be connected to the nyu wireless network.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network & Internet -> Connect to a Network or right-click on the wireless icon in your system tray and select Connect to a Network.
2. Select Set up a connection or network.
3. Select Manually connect to a wireless network. If you are asked to Choose a wireless adapter, select Wireless Network Connection, then click Next.
   
4. Enter the following information:
   • Network name: nyu
   • Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
   • Encryption type: AES
   • Security Key/Passphrase: leave blank.
   • Enable the Connect even if the network is not broadcasting option.
   
   
   
5. Click Next, then click Change Connection Settings.

6. Uncheck Connect to a more preferred network if available. Check Start this connection automatically.

7. Select the Security Tab. Next to "Protected EAP (PEAP)" click Settings.
   
8. A new window titled Protected EAP properties will open.
   
9. Enable the option to Validate server certificate.
10. Under Trusted Root Certification Authorities, check Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority.
11. Under Select Authentication Method, select Secured Password (EPA_MSCHAP v2).
12. Click Configure.


13. Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name password (and domain if any).
14. Click OK to close each of the open windows.
15. A balloon will appear near the system tray that reads, Additional information is required to connect to nyu.
    
    Click the balloon and you will be prompted for your NetID and password. If the option appears, leave Logon domain blank.
    
16. If this is the first time you've logged onto NYURoam using this particular computer, another balloon will appear near your system tray saying Additional information is required to connect to nyu. Click that balloon, then click OK to accept the certificate in the Validate Server Certificate window.
17. After a few moments, you will be connected to the nyu wireless network.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Open the Windows Start menu and select Connect To > Show all connections.
2. In the network interfaces list, right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.
   
3. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window that opens, click the Wireless Networks tab at the top.
   
4. Ensure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is selected.
5. In the Preferred networks panel, click Add.
6. In the Wireless network properties window that opens, enter nyu (lower case) in the Network name (SSID) field and make sure that the Connect even if this network is not broadcasting option is checked.
7. In the Network Authentication pull-down, select WPA2 or, if WPA2 is not listed, WPA (upon selecting WPA, "TKIP" will appear in the Data encryption field). If your computer does not support WPA2 or WPA, you will be unable to connect to nyu. Please see Other Ways of Connecting to NYURoam.
   
8. Click the Authentication tab.
9. Set EAP type field to Protected EAP (PEAP).
   
   
10. Make sure Authenticate as computer when computer information is available is NOT selected.
11. Click the Properties button under EAP type.
12. In the Protected EAP Properties window that opens:
    1. Make sure Validate server certificate is selected.
    2. In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities window, check the box next to Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority.
    3. Make sure Select Authentication Method is set to Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).
    4. Check the box next to Enable Fast Reconnect.
    5. Click the Configure... button next to Select Authentication Method.
    
13. In the EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties window that opens, uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any), then click OK.
    
14. Click OK to close each of the open windows.
15. A balloon will appear near the system tray that reads, Additional information is required to connect to nyu. Click the balloon and you will be prompted for your NetID and password. If the option appears, leave Logon domain blank.
16. If this is the first time you've logged onto NYURoam using this particular computer, another balloon will appear near your system tray saying Additional information is required to connect to nyu. Click that balloon, then click OK to accept the certificate in the Validate Server Certificate window.
17. After a few moments, you will be connected to the nyu wireless network.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Click the AirPort icon, located at the top right corner of your screen. In the pull down menu that opens, make sure AirPort is turned On. Next, select Other...
   
2. In the Closed Network window that opens:
   • In the Network Name field, enter: nyu
     (This entry is case sensitive. Be sure to enter nyu in lowercase.)
   • From the Wireless Security menu, select WPA2 Enterprise. If WPA2 Enterprise does not appear, select WPA Enterprise.
   • Enter your NetID and password in the User Name and Password fields.
   • Set 802.1x Configuration to Automatic
   • Click OK to authenticate.
     
3. If this is your first time connecting to nyu, a Verify Certificate window will appear. Click the checkbox next to Always trust these certificates then click Continue.
   
4. After a few moments, you will be connected to the nyu wireless network.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. On your iPhone's home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Tap the slider next to Wi-Fi to switch between Off and On.
4. On mode will come on in blue, and underneath, a list of joinable networks will appear under Choose a Network...
   
   
5. Ignore the list until reaching the bottom. Tap Other... at the bottom of the list.
6. For the Name field, type nyu.
   
   
7. Next to Security, tap the bar and choose WPA2 Enterprise. Then tap Other Network at the top of the screen.
   
   
8. Next to Username, enter your NYU NetID. Next to Password, enter your NYUHome password.
   
   
9. Tap Join at the bottom of the typing keyboard. You may be asked to accept a security certificate. If you are presented with this screen, click Accept.
   
   
10. Once a connection is made, your iPhone will remember and automatically connect to the nyu wireless network.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Tap Settings.
2. In the lefthand menu, tap WiFi.
3. Under Choose a Network, find and select nyu.
4. When prompted enter the following information:
   • Username: your NYU NetID
   • Password: your NYUHome password
5. Tap Join.
6. If this is your first time connecting, or if it is near the beginning of a new calendar year, you may be prompted to accept a new security certificate. If this happens, tap Accept.
7. Once you have connected, your login credentials will be stored. You should not need to enter them again until the next time you change your NYUHome password.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. Tap Menu, then Settings.
2. Tap Wireless & networks.
3. Make sure the box next to Wi-Fi is checked.
4. Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the list of available networks. Tap Add Wi-Fi Network.
6. Enter the following information:
   • Network SSID: nyu (all lowercase)
   • Security: select 802.1x Enterprise
   • EAP Method: select PEAP, if it is not already selected
   • Phase 2 Authentication: select MSCHAPV2, if it is not already selected
   • Identity: enter your NYU NetID
   • Anonymous Identity: leave this field blank
   • Wireless Password: enter your NYU email password
7. Tap Save.

   Your phone will cache your credentials. You will not need to enter them again until you change your password. If this is your first time connecting, or if it is near the beginning of a new calendar year, you may be prompted to accept a new security certificate. If this happens, tap Accept.

If you plan to access NYURoam after configuring your connection, make sure you are in an NYURoam-enabled location.

1. On your BlackBerry main menu, select Manage Connections. Make sure the WiFi connection option is checked, then scroll down and select Set Up WiFi Network. Once there, select Manually Add Network.
2. Enter the SSID field: nyu (all lowercase).
3. Under WiFi Security Type select PEAP.
4. Enter your NetID in the User Name field.
5. Enter your NetID password in the User Password field.
6. In the CA certificate field select VeriSign Class 3 Root Version 1 (SS).
7. Select Inner link security: EAP-MS-CHAP v2.
8. Click Connect.
9. A new display will appear, and the top line should read Connection Successful! Select Next, then select Finish.

Your phone will cache your credentials. You will not need to enter them again until you change your password.