How to Connect to the 'urwin' Wifi Network

Overview

The instructions in the article can be used to connect or configure your computer or device to be able to connect to the 'urwin' wireless network while on campus. 

For Windows PCs and macOS, in addition to connecting to 'urwin', you will also need to install Falcon and ClearPass on your computer. 

Instructions

Select the device type below that you need instructions for how to connect to 'urwin'

Windows PC
macOS
Linux
Chromebook
iOS (iPhone or iPad)
Android

NOTE: Each android device is slightly different, but the process is similar for connecting your Android device to the Wi-Fi network.

**New as of 6/28/2023**

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Navigate to Network & Internet > Internet.
  3. Select urwin from the list of available networks. 
  4. Put in NetID and password. 
  5. Enter the following settings for urwin: ​​​
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Domain (not required on most Android phones) richmond.edu

**Some Android versions (ex: Google Pixel) will have different settings:

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet and then Internet.
  3. Turn Wi-Fi on.
  4. Tap a listed network. If it needs a password, you'll see the Lock . After you connect:
    • "Connected" shows under the network name.
    • The network is "Saved." When your device is near and Wi-Fi is on, your device automatically connects.

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Old version:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Wi-Fi 
  2. Select urwin from the list of available networks. 
  3. Enter the following settings for urwin: ​​​​
EAP Method PEAP
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Domain (not required on most Android phones) richmond.edu
Identity your NetID
Password your Network Password
Phase 2 Authentication (may be under Advanced Settings) MSCHAPV2

Your device should now be connected to the urwin wireless network. 

If you are unable to successfully connect to urwin using the settings above, please try to Forget the urwin network and then join again using the settings above.

Windows Phone or Tablet

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Details

Article ID: 125425
Created
Fri 1/22/21 4:02 PM
Modified
Thu 12/21/23 9:10 AM

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