WiFi: Manually Configure an Unsupported Device

Many operating systems and devices have WPA2-Enterprise capabilities and may work with MWireless and eduroam. Below is the configuration information to connect a device to MWireless or eduroam using WPA2-Enterprise. If you require assistance configuring an unsupported device, you may refer to vendor resources for support (e.g. user manual, vendor phone/email/chat support or product website).

Configuration Settings

Configuration Item Setting
Wireless SSID MWireless or eduroam
Network Authentication WPA2-Enterprise
Data Encryption AES
Authentication (EAP) Type Protected EAP (PEAP)
PEAP TYPE PEAP v0
PEAP Method (Inner Link Security EAP-MSCHAP v2
Trusted Server radius.umnet.umich.edu
Certificate files for Trusted CA

If you need a full certificate chain, the best practice is having:

User Name U-M email address
Password UMICH password
Domain <Leave Blank>

 

Requirements to connect using WPA2-Enterprise:

  • 802.11-compatible wireless hardware that is WiFi Certified
  • WPA2-Enterprise Certified operating system

This means the hardware is certified as inter operable with other manufacturers' wireless equipment, and the operating system supports the WPA2-Enterprise standard for wireless security.

The following devices are known NOT to support WPA2-Enterprise:

  • Kindle Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + 3G
  • Xbox 360 S or Xbox wireless networking adapter
  • Sony Playstation 3 and Sony PSP
  • Nintendo Wii, DS, DSi and 3DS
  • Apple TV 1st and 2nd Generation
  • Nook v1.5
  • Roku HD/XD/XDS Streaming Player
  • TiVo Wireless Network Adapter

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • It may be necessary to turn your device's wireless connection off and back on in order to connect the first time.
  • Make sure you have installed all available driver updates and patches for your operating system and wireless device (check the wireless card manufacturer's website for the most current driver updates).
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Thursday, February 9, 2017