MyWiFi@SCC
SCC 802.1x Wireless Device Connection Procedures
Device-Specific Connection Instructions
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Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Apple iOS iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
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Mac OSX
Android
Chromebook
Windows 7
How to configure Windows Vista and Windows 7 with 802.1x Authentication
NOTE: Manufacturers’ adapters are often bundled with management software. If you have problems
connecting to SCC’s 802.1x SSID - ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ - try disabling this software and use Microsoft's built-in
configuration tool instead.
1. Right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar (bottom right on the desktop). Select “Open
Network and Sharing Center”.
2. In the window that appears, select “Set up a new connection or network”.
3. Select “Manually connect to a wireless network”.
4. Enter information for the wireless network you want to add:
o Network name: MyWiFi@SCC (case-sensitive)
o Security Type: WPA2-Enterprise
5. Click Next.
6. Click “Change connection settings”.
7. Verify Security type is “WPA-Enterprise” and Encryption type is “AES.”
o For SCC devices: Un-check the “Remember my credentials for this connection...” box.
o For PERSONAL devices: Check the “Remember my credentials for this connection...” box.
8. Click the Settings button.
9. Uncheck the box marked “Validate server certificate”.
In “Select Authentication Method:” select: “Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)”.
o Check the box for “Enable Fast Reconnect.”
10. Click Configure.
11. Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password.”
12. Click OK.
13. Select Advanced Settings.
14. Check the “Specify Authentication Mode” box.
15. Select “User or computer authentication”.
16. Click OK.
17. In the next window, click OK again. You are now set up to automatically connect to ‘MyWiFi@SCC’
18. Click Close on the “Successfully added MyWiFi@SCC” network dialog
TO LOG IN:
1. Click on the Wireless icon in the taskbar (bottom right on the Desktop).
2. Choose ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ and click Connect.
3. Enter your MEID (must be in the UPN format of username@domain – [email protected]) and
associated password.
4. Click OK.
Notice the host attempting to connect to MyWiFi@SCC, which will state “Connected” once susseful.
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Windows 8
How to configure Windows 8 with 802.1x Authentication
NOTE: Manufacturers’ adapters are often bundled with management software. If you have problems connecting
to SCC’s 802.1x SSID - ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ - try disabling this software and use Microsoft's built-in
configuration tool instead.
How to configure the wireless adapter:
1. Open the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel.
2. Click on “Set up a new connection or network”
3. Click on “Manually connect to a wireless network” and then click “Next”
4. Enter information for the wireless network you want to add:
1. Network name: MyWiFi@SCC (case-sensitive)
2. Security Type: WPA2-Enterprise
5. Click Next.
6. Click “Change connection settings”.
7. Verify Security type is “WPA2-Enterprise” and Encryption type will be “AES” (unchangeable).
 For SCC devices: Un-check the “Remember my credentials for this connection...” box.
 For PERSONAL devices: Check the “Remember my credentials for this connection...” box.
8. Click the Settings button
9. Uncheck the box marked “Verify the server’s identity by validating the certificate”.
In “Select Authentication Method:” select: “Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)”.
o Check the box for “Enable Fast Reconnect.”
10. Click Configure.
11. Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password.”
12. Click OK.
13. Select Advanced Settings.
14. Check the “Specify Authentication Mode” box.
15. Select “User or computer authentication”.
16. Click OK.
17. In the next window, click OK again. You are now set up to automatically connect to ‘MyWiFi@SCC’
18. Click Close on the “Successfully added MyWiFi@SCC” network dialog
TO LOG IN:
1. From the Desktop, click on the Network Connections icon in the Windows Taskbar (looks like a series
of signal bars).
2.
Choose ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ and click Connect. For future ease of access, check the box next to
“Connect automatically”.
Enter your MEID (must be in the UPN format of username@domain – [email protected]) and
associated password.
3. Click OK.
Notice the host attempting to connect to MyWiFi@SCC, which will state “Connected” once susseful.
NOTE: the first time you connect you may get the message, "Windows can't verify the server's identity”
(related to the certificate). Click "Connect" to accept the server's certificate. After that, authentication will be
automatic for the device.
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MyWiFi@SCC Wireless Device Connection
Procedures
Windows 10
How to configure Windows 10 with 802.1x Authentication
NOTE: Manufacturers’ adapters are often bundled with management software. If you have problems
connecting to SCC’s 802.1x SSID - ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ - try disabling this software and use Microsoft's built-in
configuration tool instead.
19. Click in the wireless icon in the system tray by the clock
Then click on “Network settings” near the bottom of the window
20. Scroll to the bottom of the “NETWORK & INTERNET” window and click on
“Network and Sharing Center”
21. Click on “Set up a new connection or network”
22. Click on “Manually connect to a wireless network” and then click “Next”
23. Click “Next”
24. Enter information for the wireless network you want to add:
1. Network name: MyWiFi@SCC (case-sensitive)
2. Security Type: WPA2 Enterprise
25. Click Next.
26. Click “Change connection settings”.
27. Verify Security type is “WPA2 Enterprise” and Encryption type will be “AES” (unchangeable).
 For SCC devices: Un-check the “Remember my credentials for this connection...” box.
 For PERSONAL devices: Check the “Remember my credentials for this connection...” box.
28. Click the Settings button
29. Uncheck the box marked “Verify the server’s identity by validating the certificate”.
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In “Select Authentication Method:” select: “Secured Password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)”.
o Check the box for “Enable Fast Reconnect.”
30. Click Configure.
31. Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password.”
32. Click OK.
33. Select Advanced Settings.
34. Check the “Specify Authentication Mode” box.
35. Select “User or computer authentication”.
36. Click OK.
37. In the next window, click OK again. You are now set up to automatically connect to ‘MyWiFi@SCC’
38. Click Close on the “Successfully added MyWiFi@SCC” network dialog
TO LOG IN:
4. From the Desktop, click on the Network Connections icon in the Windows Taskbar (looks like a series
of signal bars).
5.
Choose ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ and click Connect. For future ease of access, check the box next to
“Connect automatically”.
Enter your MEID (must be in the UPN format of username@domain – [email protected]) and
associated password.
6. Click OK.
Notice the host attempting to connect to MyWiFi@SCC, which will state “Connected” once susseful.
NOTE: the first time you connect you may get the message, "Windows can't verify the server's identity”
(related to the certificate). Click "Connect" to accept the server's certificate. After that, authentication will be
automatic for the device.
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Apple iOS iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
How to configure Apple iOS devices with 802.1x Authentication
NOTE: The iOS must be at version 2.+ of the operating system to use 802.1x certificates.
1. On the iOS device, from the home screen, tap “Settings”.
2. Tap “Wi-Fi”; it will scan for available networks.
3. Select ‘MyWiFi@SCC’
4. When prompted for a username/password, enter your MEID (must be in the UPN format of
username@domain – [email protected]) and associated password.
5. Tap “Join” to connect.
6. The first time you connect, you will be asked to accept/trust the server’s certificate,
NPS01.scc.maricopa.edu. Do so by selecting “Trust” at the prompt.
You will only need to accept the certificate the first time you authenticate to ‘MyWiFi@SCC’. After that,
authentication will be automatic for the device.
NOTE: If the procedure above fails, configure the connection
manually by going to “Join Other Network…” and follow these
parameters to set up the connection.
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Mac OSX
How to configure Mac OSX with 802.1x Authentication
1. From the Wi-Fi menu located in the upper-right-hand corner of the Desktop, choose
‘MyWiFi@SCC’ from the list of networks. (If Wi-Fi is off, you must “Turn Wi-Fi On” first.)
2. Enter your MEID (must be in the UPN format of username@domain – [email protected]) and
associated password. Leave 802.1X Mode: set to “Automatic”.
If you want to save your login credentials so you don’t have to enter them each time you connect, select
“Remember this network”. Click “OK” to continue.
3. The first time you connect, you may be asked to accept the
server’s certificate, NPS01.scc.maricopa.edu. Do so by selecting
“Continue” at the prompt - after that, authentication will be
automatic for the device.
NOTE: If the procedure above fails, configure the connection
manually by going to “Join Other Network…” and follow these
parameters to set up the connection.
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Android
How to configure Android devices with 802.1x Authentication
1. Enable Wi-Fi on the device.
2. Tap the network ‘MyWiFi@SCC’ and select “Modify network config”
Or select “Add network” from the “More” menu if MyWiFi@SCC is not present in the list.
3. Configure the following parameters:
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802.1x Settings (Your device may not require all of the settings included below):
o Network name: MyWiFi@SCC (case sensitive)
o Security type: 802.1x PEAP
o EAP method: PEAP
o Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
o CA Certificate: Unspecified (only option)
o Client Certificate: [if present: Unspecified (only option)]
o Identity: Enter your MEID (must be in the UPN format of username@domain –
[email protected])
o Anonymous Identity: leave blank
Wireless Password: MEID password
Click “Connect”
NOTE: The first time you connect, you may be asked to accept the server’s certificate,
NPS01.scc.maricopa.edu. Do so by selecting “Continue” or “Trust” at the prompt. You will only need to
accept the certificate the first time you authenticate to ‘MyWiFi@SCC’. After that, authentication will be
automatic.
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Chromebook
How to configure Chromebooks with 802.1x Authentication
1. On the bottom right hand corner of the screen, click on the wireless icon.
2. Click on “Settings”
3. Under “Internet Connection”, click “Wi-Fi network” from the drop-down menu and select
“MyWiFi@SCC”.
4. In the window that opens click the “Configure” button and verify the settings are correct:
5. Click the "Connect" button.
6. If “MyWiFi@SCC” is not present in the list (or if you fail to connect as described above) click on “Add
connection” and select “Add Wi-Fi…”
7. On the “Join Wi-Fi network” page click on the “Advanced” button.
8. In the “Join Wi-Fi network” window enter the information for the wireless network you want to add:
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SSID: MyWiFi@SCC (case-sensitive)
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
Server CA certificate: Do not check
Subject Match: blank (unchangeable)
User certificate: None installed (unchangeable)
Identity: [email protected] (must be in the format of username@domain – [email protected])
Password: MEID password
Anonymous Identity: leave blank
Check the box next to “Save identity and password” to automatically reconnect.
Click the “Connect” button.