RUWireless Secure Android manual setup


Android fully manual setup

If the standard setup and the semi-manual setup instructions do not allow you to connect, please try the steps below.

  1. If you currently have the SecureW2 Android App (JoinNow MultiOS) please uninstall it from your phone.
  2. Go into WiFi settings. Press and hold on RUWireless Secure and RUWireless then select Forget Network for each.

    Wifi setting with Ruwireless shown and Forget Network option highlighted

  3. Open your web browser and go to wifi.rutgers.edu, but this time at the bottom set Select your device to Non-specific OS.

    RUWireless Secure setup page with Select your device highlighted at the bottom

  4. From the list of CA Certificates, download the first one labeled USERTrust RSA Certification Authority ( Jan 18 2038 )

    List of certificates available to download

  5. Once this certificate has downloaded it should prompt you for your device password (if applicable) then it will install. If it does not, please select it within your notification bar. When installing the certificate please enter a Certificate Name of your choosing for easy identification. Set Used for to WiFi and then click OK.

    Prompt asking for Certificate name and Used For

  6. In WiFi settings, select Add Network and enter the information below:

    Network name: RUWireless Secure
    Security: 802.1x EAP
    EAP method: TTLS
    Phase 2 authentication: PAP
    CA Certificate: (the previously downloaded certificate from step 5)
    Identity: Your Rutgers NetID
    Anonymous identity: leave this field blank
    Password: Your Rutgers NetID Password

    If you are on Android 9 or greater:
    Hidden Network: Yes
    Make sure Auto Reconnect is selected.

    Add Network settings page with fields filled out according to the list

  7. Click Connect and your device should now connect to RUWireless Secure.

If you are still unable to connect after trying the standard, semi-manual, and this fully manual setup, please contact the OIT Help Desk.