Wireless Network (WiFi) Configuration Guide

Welcome to Oklahoma City University's wireless network! The university offers three wireless network options: OCUsecure (most secure, recommended for all faculty, staff, and students), OCUunsecure (for devices that don't support WPA2 Enterprise), and OCUguest (for university visitors).

Option 1: OCUsecure (Preferred)

✓ Recommended for: All faculty, staff, and students - offers the most secure connectivity using WPA2 Enterprise security

Automatic Connection

Most modern operating systems (Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, etc.) support WPA2 Enterprise and will automatically connect. Simply:

Select OCUsecure from your device's available networks
Enter your OCU network username and password when prompted - Username is everything before @ symbol in OCU email.
Your device should connect automatically

Manual Configuration

If your device does not automatically connect, you can manually configure the connection using the following settings:

Setting Value Security Type WPA2 Enterprise (select WPA2 if the enterprise version is not specifically offered) Encryption Type AES Authentication Method Protected EAP (or simply PEAP) PEAP Settings • Do not validate server certificates
• Set authentication method to "EAP-MSCHAP v2" Username Your OCU network username (e.g., "jdoe") Password Your OCU network password Domain (if prompted) OKCU.EDU

Note: If neither method works, your device likely does not support WPA2 Enterprise security. Use OCUunsecure instead (see Option 2 below).

Option 2: OCUunsecure

✓ Best for: Devices that do not support WPA2 Enterprise (gaming consoles, smart TVs, IoT devices, older devices)

Security Notice: While this is a secure wireless network, it is less secure than OCUsecure. Use OCUsecure whenever possible.

Device Registration Steps

Find your device's MAC address
The MAC address (also called Hardware Address, Physical Address, or Network Interface Card Address) is a unique identifier made up of 12 characters (numbers and letters) in the format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx or xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. You only need the 12 characters, not the hyphens or colons. Consult your device's user manual to locate this address.
Go to the registration site
Visit https://cppm.okcu.edu/guest
Login with your OCU network credentials
Click Create Device in the left navigation pane
Enter the MAC address from step 1
Read and approve the Terms of Use
Click Create MAC
Connect your device to the OCUunsecure network - no additional configuration needed

Important: After 240 days (approximately 8 months), your device will need to be re-registered.

Option 3: OCUguest

✓ Best for: University guests and visitors only - NOT intended for faculty, staff, or students

Important: Faculty, staff, and students should use OCUsecure or OCUunsecure instead. The guest network provides limited access and is less secure.

Connection Steps

Select OCUguest from your device's available networks
A browser window should automatically open to the OCU Guest login screen (if not, manually open a browser)
Read the terms of use
Click the Login button to accept the terms
Your device should now have access to the OCUguest network

Network Limitations

The guest network provides limited Internet access to basic applications such as web browsers and email clients. Only the following protocols are available:

Protocol Port Description HTTP 80 HyperText Transfer Protocol (web browsing) HTTPS 443 HTTP over SSL (secure web browsing) IMAPS 993 Internet Message Access Protocol over SSL (retrieving email) POP3S 995 Post Office Protocol 3 over SSL (retrieving email) SSMTP 465 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol over SSL (sending email)

Security Considerations

Wireless networks broadcast radio signals to all recipients in the local area, making it easy for third parties to intercept network traffic. Wireless users should make every effort to keep their communications secure.

Warning: Do not relay any personal information over the unsecured guest wireless network. This includes passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, or other sensitive data.

Need Additional Help?

For assistance with wireless network configuration or other technical support, please contact the Campus Technology Services Help Desk or visit Campus Technology Services.