Wi-Fi: Apple iOS

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Last updated: Dec 08, 2023 by Kelly Thomas
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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 the PSU Secure Wi-Fi Network 

Follow these steps to connect your device to the PSU Secure wireless network on campus.

Note: If you’re using a laptop, or a mobile device that does not have a cellular data connection, first connect to the PSU Guest network before following the steps below. Learn more about the PSU Guest network.

  1. Navigate to wifi.pdx.edu in your device’s web browser. The site will automatically detect your device’s operating system.

  2. Select Configure via temporary agent (Recommended).

    1. If you're using a mobile device, you may be prompted to download an App store application. Install the application, which will automatically configure the connection on your device.

    2. After you’ve installed the application, return to wifi.pdx.edu.

  3. Select JoinNow.

  4. When prompted, enter your Odin account username and password.

  5. You should now be connected to the PSU Secure wireless network.

Advanced Option for Connecting to the PSU Wireless Network 

Note: 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.

  1. From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

  2. Turn on Wi-Fi.
    Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.

  3. Select the PSU Secure network.

  4. Enter your Odin username and password, then tap Join.

  5. On the Certificate screen, tap Trust.

Your username and password are now saved and you should be connected to the PSU Secure wireless network.

Note: 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

Details screen on iOS device showing SHA-1 footprint

If Your Device Won’t Connect to the PSU Secure Wi-Fi Network

Remove any other existing PSU wireless connections from your device. 

  1. From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.

  2. Tap the Info icon to the right of a PSU network you have tried using in the past.

  3. Tap Forget this Network.

  4. Repeat this process for any PSU networks you have attempted to use in the past.

  5. 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. 

Further Resources

The easiest way to troubleshoot connection problems is in person. If possible, bring your device to the OIT Helpdesk.