How do I connect to UIC-WiFi using Linux?
Here's a helpful guide to get your Linux-based computer connected to UIC-WiFi. Before starting, download the USER Trust Certificate at http://crl.usertrust.com/USERTrustRSACertificationAuthority.crl
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Open Applications and search Advanced Network
2. Select Advanced Network Connections which will open up a list of known networks
3. Click the + sign and select Connection Type
4. In the Choose and Connection Type, select Wi-Fi and click Create
5. In the Connection name box, type in UIC-WiFi and select WPA & WPA2 Enterprise from the drop down menu
6. Use the following settings
Use the following settings:
- For Authentication select PEAP.
- For Anonymous identity type in Anonymous
- For Domain leave blank
- For CA certificate select Select from File and choose the downloaded USERTrust certificate
- For PEAP version select Automatic
- For Inner authentication select MSCHAPv2
- For Username use your NetID
- For Password use your UIC NetID password
7. Click Save
You should now be connected to UIC-WiFi. Note that when you change your UIC password, you will need to forget the UIC-WiFi network, then follow the above steps to reconnect with your new credentials.
For more information on different connections, choose the device you are trying to connect with below.
For more answers about getting connected, please contact Technology Solutions or visit our Technical Helpdesk. You will be asked for your MAC address which you can find in Settings > About Phone > Status > Wi-Fi MAC Addres. It will look something like this: 00:1C:B3:09:85:15.