This article describes how to connect to the PSU Secure wireless (Wi-Fi) network on campus with your Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Connect to PSU Secure Wi-Fi
If you’re using a device that does not have a cellular data connection, connect to the PSU Guest Wi-Fi network before following the steps below.
Navigate to wifi.pdx.edu in your device’s web browser.
Select Configure via temporary agent (Recommended).
If you are prompted to download an App Store application, select the option to install the application. It will automatically configure the connection on your device.
Once the application is installed, return to wifi.pdx.edu.
Select JoinNow and enter your Odin username and password when prompted.
PSU Secure Wi-Fi Advanced Options
The SSL certificate used for PSU Secure expires after one year, so you will need to repeat this process on your devices each year to trust the new certificate.
From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.Select the PSU Secure network.
Enter your Odin username and password, then tap Join.
On the Certificate screen, tap Trust.
Your username and password are now saved and you should be connected to the PSU Secure wireless network.
If Not Trusted is displayed on the Certificate screen, you can verify the security of the network by tapping More Details.
Scroll to the bottom of the Details screen to view the SHA-1 fingerprint, a unique identifier that confirms the identity of a network.
If the fingerprint matches the following series of numbers and letters, you can trust it is the PSU Secure network: f4 1c 4e ac 8f 67 0d b1 19 d3 72 6e bb 1f 34 5c 61 51 2f bc
Troubleshooting PSU Secure Wi-Fi Issues
Remove any other existing PSU wireless connections from your device.
From your Home screen, navigate to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap the Info icon to the right of a PSU network you have tried using in the past.
Tap Forget this Network.
Repeat this process for any PSU networks you have attempted to use in the past.
Try once again to connect to the PSU Secure network.
If your device still won’t connect to the PSU Secure network, try restarting your iOS device. After you restart your device, attempt to connect to the PSU Secure network.
If you are still encountering issues, reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you’ve used before.
Additional Support Resources
For additional support, please contact the OIT Help Desk.
The most effective way to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection issues is in person. If possible, please bring your device to the OIT Help Desk in the Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) Student Services Lobby.