Notes about connecting to the UCCS-Wireless wireless network
To connect to the UCCS-Wireless wireless network you must meet either one of the two conditions below...
  • You have a UCCS username and password (because you are are a student, faculty or staff; have a POI account; etc...)
    ... or ...
  • You have obtained a guest username and password (through self-registration or by contacting the OIT Help Desk)

If you are visiting from an eduroam participating institution, you can connect to the eduroam wireless network.

If none of the above apply to you, please visit the UCCS-Guest information page.


Step 1: Open Network Settings

Click the network icon in the task bar, typically located in the lower right side of the screen. Go to the network settings by clicking on the gear icon at the top of the card.


Step 2: Select the UCCS-Wireless Network

Click on Wi-Fi to show all available networks. Select the UCCS-Wireless network.


Step 3: Choose Settings and Enter Your Username and Password

Make sure that the settings match the ones listed below. Enter your UCCS username and password, and then click Connect.

SSID: UCCS-Wireless

EAP method: PEAP

EAP Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2

Server CA certificate: Default

Subject match: <leave this blank>

Subject alternative name match: <leave this blank>

Domain suffix match: uccs.edu

Identity: Your UCCS username (you do not need to include "@uccs.edu" on the end of your username)

Password: Your UCCS password

Anonymous Identity: <leave blank>


Step 4: Verify Connection

Check to see if your device is connected by clicking the network icon located in the bottom right of the screen. The device should show that it's connected to UCCS-Wireless and display the signal strength of the network.

Your device should now be connected to UCCS-Wireless.

Still having problems? Please contact the OIT Service Desk.