Connecting to UAlbany WiFi - Android - Details

Owned by Lyons, Andrew H
Last updated: Sep 20, 2021

Action

To connect to UAlbanyWiFi using an Android phone, follow the instructions below.

Instructions

  1. From the main Android menu, select Settings
    Image illustrating the Settings app in the apps list on an Android phone

  2. Select Network & Internet


  3. Make sure that WiFi is turned on and select WiFi
    Image illustrating the Wi-Fi toggle switch and settings group

  4. Under WiFi networks, select UAlbanyWiFi
    Image illustrating the list of available networks and highlighting UAlbanyWiFi

  5. When the Connect to UAlbanyWiFi screen appears, select the following information 
    • EAP method: PEAP
    • Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA certificate: N/A, or Use System Certificates if required
    • Client certificate: N/A
    • Identity: your NetID
    • Anonymous identity: leave blank
    • Wireless password: your password 
    • Domain (if available): albany.edu
      Image illustrating the settings described above within the network settings
       
  6. Click the Connect button.

You should now be connected to the UAlbanyWiFi wireless network.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting UAlbany WiFi Connection Issues



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