Overview
This article provides an overview of the NOVA (Wireless) WiFi settings.
Android Phone WiFi Connection Settings
Network name (SSID): NOVAwifi
Security (if network added manually): WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
CA certificate: Use system certificates (Android 12 or below) Trust on First Use (Android 13)
Online Certificate Status (Android 12 or below): Do not verify
Domain (Android 12 or below): nvcc.edu OR nvstu.edu (depending upon which side you're connecting to)
Identity: nvcc\NVCC Username OR directory\myNOVA Username (e.g., nvcc\jsmith OR directory\js21805)
Password: NVCC Password OR myNOVA Password
In some cases, you will need to turn off Automatically Randomize MAC Address. You can do so by clicking on the settings symbol (gear symbol) to the right of the NOVAwifi network and find the Privacy setting. If it says Use randomized MAC (default) then you'll need to toggle it to Use device MAC.
Apple WiFi Connection Settings
Network name (SSID): NOVAwifi
Security (if network added manually): WPA2-Enterprise
Username: nvcc\NVCC Username OR directory\myNOVA Username (e.g., nvcc\jsmith OR directory\js21805)
Password: NVCC Password OR myNOVA Password
Chrome WiFi Connection Settings
Network name (SSID): NOVAwifi
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
CA certificate: Do Not Validate
Identity: nvcc\NVCC Username OR directory\myNOVA Username (e.g., nvcc\aphoenix OR directory\ajp21805)
Password: myNOVA Password
Share This Network With Other Users: Toggle ON
After entering all these settings, REBOOT.
When the computer turns back on, click on your desired network, and a connection should be established within 10 seconds.
Additional Resources
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Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the IT Help Desk by phone at 703-426-4141 or through the IT Help Desk NOVAnet Page.