Additional WIFI@OU connection instructions by device
What is WIFI@OU?
- WIFI@OU is the preferred WIFI network for members of the entire OU community.
- It will require you to log in with your OU/OUHSC username and password.
- This network requires devices that support WPA2 Enterprise level encryption and 802.11g specification or newer (802.11a/g/n/ac).
What about HSCACCESS and OUBASE?
- Both OUBASE and HSCACCESS have been discontinued and replaced by WIFI@OU.
How to connect to WIFI@OU from your computer
- For instructions on forgetting a wireless network, refer to the “Forgetting a Wireless Network” article.
- From the desktop, select the WIFI icon. On the drop down menu, select WIFI@OU as the SSID.
- Enter your username and password.
- Select Continue when the Verify Certificate prompt appears (see below for further detail).
- Mac OS X will require you to update the Certificate Trust Settings. Enter your computer’s username and password when prompted. NOTE: This is not your OU/OUHSC username and password, and requires you to have admin privileges on your computer.
- If you have changed your password recently and are now having difficulties logging in to WIFI@OU, one possible solution is to forget all OU WIFI networks.
How to connect to WIFI@OU from your phone
- Go to Settings and then WIFI.
- Select WIFI@OU as the network.
- Enter your username and password.
- Choose Trust when prompted to verify the Certificate.
Verifying the new certificate
- After entering your username and password, you will be prompted to accept a new certificate.
- This is a normal part of the process to log in to WIFI@OU.