Summary
Learn how to connect your Android device to NCU-Secure, North Central University's secure Wi-Fi, and what to do with ClearPass QuickConnect if the normal steps don't work.
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Connect your Android phone or tablet to NCU-Secure, North Central University's secure Wi-Fi network. Most devices connect with the steps below. If yours doesn't, use the ClearPass QuickConnect app instead.
Use your NCU username, not your full email address, and the same password you use for your NCU account. Menu names vary a little between Android phones.
Connect to NCU-Secure
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Open Wi-Fi settings
Go to your phone's Settings, then Wi-Fi.
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Select NCU-Secure
Choose NCU-Secure from the list.
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Set the CA certificate
Under CA certificate, choose Use system certificates.
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Set certificate status
Under Online certificate status, choose Request certificate status. Skip this if you don't see it.
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Enter the domain
Enter northcentral.edu as the domain.
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Enter your username and password
Under Identity, enter your NCU username. Under Password, enter your NCU password.
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Connect
Select Connect.
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Don't choose "Do not validate"
If the CA certificate menu only shows Please select and Do not validate, don't pick Do not validate. Your connection wouldn't be private. Use QuickConnect below instead.
If that doesn't work: use ClearPass QuickConnect
Some Android devices can't get the network certificate on their own. The free ClearPass QuickConnect app sets it up for you. You can delete the app when you're done.
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Install the app
In the Play Store, search for QuickConnect and install ClearPass QuickConnect. No data to download it? Stop by the IT Service Desk.
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Open the app
Allow the access it asks for.
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Connect to NCU-Guest
Connect to NCU-Guest. A registration page should appear. If it doesn't, tap the network.
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Open the page in your browser
Tap the three dots in the upper right and choose Open in browser. Or open your browser and go to guestwifi.northcentral.edu. You need the browser to download the setup file.
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Start setup
Scroll to the bottom and tap Connect your device here.
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Sign in
Enter your NCU username (not your full email) and password.
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Choose QuickConnect
Tap I have already installed QuickConnect, then Download the network profile and install it using QuickConnect.
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Open the file
When the file downloads, open it. It opens in QuickConnect and starts setting up your device.
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Wait for it to finish
It can take up to 5 minutes. Keep the app open until it says it's done.
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Trouble connecting?
Get help
Still need help? Call the IT Service Desk at 612.343.4170 or visit Miller Hall 226, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT.