Configure Chromebooks to use UCSD-Protected Wireless Service


Overview


Follow these steps to set up your Chromebook computer to use the WPA2-E encrypted campus wireless network at UC San Diego, UCSD-PROTECTED.

Critical Concepts


Before you begin, you must have:

If you receive a pop-up for internet-only access when attempting to connect to UCSD-Protected, please visit the following article: Chromebooks - Internet-Only Captive Portal on UCSD-Protected

Steps to Take


  1. Select the UCSD-PROTECTED network.
  2. EAP Method: Select PEAP.
  3. Phase 2 Authentication: Select MSCHAPV2.
  4. For CA Certificate, you typically have two options:
    1. Select N/A, (unspecified), or Do not validate.
    2. Select Use system certificates.
      1. Online Certificate Status: Select Do not validate.
      2. Domain: Enter ucsd.edu
  5. Identity: Enter your Active Directory username.
  6. Anonymous Identity: Leave blank or enter anonymous@ucsd.edu.
  7. Password: Enter your Active Directory password.
  8. Click Connect.

If you still have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk. You can call us at (858) 246-4357, email us at support@ucsd.edu, or submit a ticket at support.ucsd.edu.