Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services


Date Last Reviewed:08/09/2011

NIU Wi-Fi Requirements

  • NIU Z-ID / AccountID and password
  • new NIU Wireless Security Certificate
  • Wireless card configuration
  • Operating system that supports WPA and PEAP/EAP-MSCHAPv2 authentication:
    • Windows 7
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows XP
    • Mac OS 10.3 (Panther)
    • Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger)
    • Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard)
    • Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
    • SuSe Linux 10.x
    • iPhone or iTouch
    • Windows Mobile 2003

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