GW1X is a wireless network that uses an authentication method that a variety of mobile devices work with. This means that Apple Mobile devices, such as the iPad, can connect to the Internet using a secure wireless link on campus.

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Macbook

Mac OS 10.5.x (Leopard)
Mac OS 10.6.x (Snow Leopard)
Max OS 10.7.x (Lion)

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iPhone/iPad/iTouch devices

To view step-by-step instructions with screenshots, please click here.

Alternatively, please follow the instructions below.

1. Power on the iPhone / iPad / iTouch device.
2. Go to Settings > General > Network> Enable Wifi > gwireless.
3. Return to the Main Screen
4. Open an instance of the Safari browser and type www.gwu.edu
5. You will be directed to the default VPN login page.
6. At the bottom of the page, there is information about the GW1x project. Please click on the last hyperlink on that page, where it says "Once you've joined, click here"
7. Next, you will be prompted to install a GW1x configuration profile. Click "Install Now".
8. You will now be prompted to enter your login and password.
9. On the login prompt , enter your NetID and password.
10. Click "Done".
11. Power off the device and power it back on.
12. Unlock and go to Settings > Network > Wifi > change from gwireless to GW1x.
You will be prompted to accept a *.gwu.edu DigiCert.
13. Click "Accept"
14. Exit the Settings menu and launch the browser / Safari.

You should now be connected to the internet via GW1x.

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From wireless settings (settings-->wireless&networks-->Wi-Fi Settings)

Select GW1X from the list of available networks. It will say:

GW1X
Secured with 802.1x EAP

You will then be presented with a menu 'Connect to GW1X'

Use these settings:

• EAP Method: TTLS
• Phase 2 authentication: PAP
• CA Certificate: (leave as N/A)
• Client Certificate: (leave as N/A)
• Identity: <GW NetID>
• Anonymous identity: (leave blank)
•Wireless password: <NetID password>

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For incorrect password issues, try removing the profile and reinstalling it. You can remove the profile by going into Settings -> General -> Profile and pressing remove.

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Try typing in another web address into the address bar, like http://www.gwu.edu to try to get the browser to reload the page. When the page reloads, try clicking on the link. If the GWireless splash page has a blue background, you should be able to install the profile.

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At this time the Law School access points are not broadcasting GW1X. You should be able to access the signal in other areas of campus.

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No, GW1X is a wireless network only available at GW. For off campus access, please use the VPN by going to http://vpn.gwu.edu.

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The iPod Touch shuts down the wireless connection whenever it goes to sleep to conserve battery. With the GW1X network, the added layer of security means that it takes longer to bring the network back-up.

If you go into the WiFi settings, and select GWireless and GW_Event by clicking the blue arrows; tell the device to "Forget this network" so that when you are on campus, the only option is for GW1X. When your device comes back up from sleep it will continually try to connect to GW1X.

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Our testing has shown that the iPad WiFi radio application can go to sleep and require users to reauthenticate. If this happens to you simply reauthenticate to GW1X and your wireless session will be restored.

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You should check the software version number your Android is currently running. Unfortunately, the Android Operating System Release 2.2 (also know as FroYo) update appears to have introduced a bug that breaks 802.1X support for many users. It appears that users are automatically prompted to upgrade their OS to this version. Once they do, they can not revert to the previous version and are unable to establish a GW1X connection. In fact, any customer who has an Android and who has upgraded to the latest Android Operating System Release 2.2 (also know as FroYo) will not be able to connect to any WiFi connection requiring authentication, including connecting to GW1X. For more information and updates on this issue, as well as to track Google's status on repairing this known bug, please refer to http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=10170

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We have not yet been able to get any test RIM Blackberry devices working securely on the GW Network. Blackberries can only support some forms 802.1x and not others. Unfortunately RIM does not currently support the authentication type used by the GW1X system. Division of IT Staff continue to work with our support partners to bring a viable option secure option to Blackberry users.

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GW1X is available from Wireless Access Points (WAPS) across the Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia Campuses. If you see GW1X listed as a wireless connection option from your current location then you are in range of a GW Wireless Access point capable of connecting you to the GW1X network.

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To configure a GroupWise account on an iPad/iPhone, please refer to the following configuration steps : http://helpdesk.gwu.edu/faqs/gwiseipad.html

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Call the Division of IT Support Center at (202) 994-GWIT (4948) or email IT Support Center for assistance. The IT Support Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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