Requirements

  • Active WPI account
  • Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) configured
  • Proper date, time, and timezone set on device
  • Private MAC Address Disabled
  • Desktop Mode Disabled (check Advanced)
  • Safari is required for the automated installation process. Alternative browsers are not supported.

Instructions

  1. Connect to the WPI-Open wireless network
  2. Open your web browser to https://w.wpi.edu
  3. Select Setup My WPI WiFi.
  4. Select Sign In.
    • Please ensure that the proper device type and OSX Version is selected
  5. Sign in with your WPI email address and password
  6. Select JoinNow.
  7. Go to Settings on your iOS device.
  8. Select Profile Download.
  9. Select Install.  

Once all steps have been completed you should be connected to the WPI Wireless network. If you are not automatically connected to WPI-Wireless, go to Settings and then Wi-Fi and connect manually there.

Disable Private MAC Address

iOS Availability
Private Address settings only apply to iOS 14 and up.
  1. Open Settings
  2. Select Wi-Fi
  3. Press the blue i icon next to the wi-fi network (WPI-Wireless)
  4. Ensure Private Address is off

Troubleshooting

  • In some instances users may need to remove older WPI Profiles. To remove a profile open Settings and then General. Scroll down to Profiles and delete all WPI-Wireless profiles. Once done rerun the steps for the wireless setup.

Disable Desktop Mode iOS 13

  1. In the Safari browser, click the AA icon to the left of the URL bar.
    • If the Request Desktop Website option appears, you can proceed with the setup.
    • If the Request Mobile Website option appears, click it to get the mobile version of the site.
  2. Open your iPhone's Settings application.
  3. Open the Safari settings menu.
  4. Scroll to the Settings for Websites section.
  5. Open the Request Desktop Website options.
  6. Ensure this is turned off to ensure the SecureW2 process can proceed.