The University of Otago network, UO_WIFI, is available to use for all students, staff, and external users, providing an internet connection.
How do I connect to UO_WIFI
If you have not yet completed course declaration, you can use the UO_Guest Wi-Fi until you have a University username. Refer to the related article: UO_Guest - Visitor network access
The wireless service name (SSID) of "UO_WIFI" will need to be visible on your device.
Windows/macOS/iOS
To connect to UO_WIFI on a Windows or macOS computer, or on an iPhone/iPad:
- Select UO_WIFI from your list of available networks.
- Enter your University username (e.g. bonja22p) and associated password.
- Click Connect.
- If you are presented with a request to Accept or Trust the network, go ahead and do so.
Android
To connect to UO_WIFI on an Android phone, you will need to alter the network settings first.
- Open up the network settings by tapping on the network in the list of available networks (or if you’ve tried to connect before, press and hold, then select Modify).
- Select the following settings (see notes in brackets/extra settings for Pixel 3a and 6a users):
- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2 — this is sometimes found under the Advanced section
- CA certificate: unspecified, or Do not validate (Pixel 3a users: Use system certificate)
- Online certificate status (Pixel 3a/6a users): Request certificate status
- Domain (Pixel 3a/6a users): staff = "otago.ac.nz" student = "student.otago.ac.nz"
- Identity: your University username (Pixel 3a/6a users: Registry\ or student\University username)
- Anonymous Identity: (leave blank)
- Password: your University password
- MAC Address Type: Use device MAC (available on Android 8.0 or later). Turn off MAC Randomisation on Android 10 devices
- Security (if required): 802.1x EAP
- Tap Save or Connect.
Download the UO_WIFI network connection tip sheets for more detailed step-by-step instructions: