Configuring WPA for BlackBerry
The University’s wireless network has two SSIDs uOttawa, and uOttawa_WPA (You should only associate with these networks). Networks with other names (EG, FreeInternet, OttawaU, etc) are rogue networks which are not part of the University. They may be there as an attempt to steal your password or other information. Note that the University’s networks, both the VPN based one, and WPA, use encryption to prevent others from viewing your traffic.
Initial Configuration
In order to connect to our WPA network, your BlackBerry must be Wi-Fi enabled; verify your device specifications to confirm connectivity, or check Manage Connections from step 2, to see if Wi-Fi is listed.
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1- Select Applications or press the Menu button |
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2- Select Manage Connections |
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3- Select Set Up Wi-Fi Network |
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4- Select Next to begin |
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5- Select Manually Add Network |
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6- Enter network SSID uOttawa-WPA |
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7- Select Security type PEAP |
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8- Enter your Login credentials, and change CA certificate: to Thawte Premium Server CA |
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9- Select Connect to complete setup |
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10- This may take a moment to establish connection |
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11- Connection has been established and profile is saved |
