Connect to UVic: iPhone or iPad

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After the initial configuration, you should automatically connect to UVic (the secure wireless network) when you are using UVic's wireless network.

  1. Before you start this procedure, ensure the following:
    • Your device is using firmware version 4.0 or higher.
    • Your device is powered on and booted up.
    • You are in an area with wireless coverage.
    • You have a NetLink ID and passphrase.
  2. From the Home screen, press the Settings button.
  3. Press the Wi-Fi option.

    select uvic wifi
  4. Under the Choose a Network... heading, select UVic.

    select UVic
  5. Enter your personal NetLink ID in the Username field. Enter your NetLink ID Passphrase in the Password field. Press Join.

    enter credentials
  6. If prompted, press Trust to verify the GlobalSign Root CA certificate.

    trust certificate
  7. Your device should now be connected to the UVic secure wireless network.

    connection confirmed

Note:  If you encounter difficulty following the manual instructions above, you can use the iOS mobile configuration utility.  When prompted, enter NetlinkID@uvic.ca as your username and your NetLink ID passphrase to connect.


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