UVa Wireless Network
Connect to UVa’s Encrypted cavalier Wireless Network
Wireless (or “Wi-Fi”) Configuration Instructions
Requirements for Connecting to the cavalier Wireless Network
- You must be a faculty, staff, or student at UVa to follow these instructions, and your device must have Wi-Fi enabled.
- If you are a guest of the University or are setting up wireless access for a guest, see Guest Wireless Access Instructions.
Setup Options for cavalier Wireless (or “Wi-Fi”) Network
There are 3 options for setting up your access to the UVa cavalier wireless network:
- Option 1: Use a wireless connection to run the automated Network Setup Tool. Works for:
- Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP
- Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.7 (Lion), and 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
- iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch)
- Option 2: Use a wired connection to run the automated Network Setup Tool. Works for:
- Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP
- Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), 10.7 (Lion), and 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
- Option 3: Follow manual configuration instructions for manual wireless setup or for all other operating systems.
Option 1: Use a Wireless Connection to Run the Automated Tool
- Connect to the UVa wireless network called Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless.
If needed, view a screenshot and detailed instructions on how to do this for your computer or device:- Windows: Windows 8 | Windows 7 | Windows Vista | Windows XP
- Macintosh: All Mac operating systems | iPhones/iPads/iPod Touches
- Open your Web browser to access the Network Setup Tool. Once you’re
connected to the Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless “Wi-Fi” network, open a Web browser such as Safari, Internet Explorer, or
Firefox. You’ll be automatically redirected to the Network Setup site.
- On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch? Follow instructions to Configure Your iOS Device for Encrypted cavalier Wireless & the VPN.
- On a computer? Click the “Continue” button under the Faculty, Staff, Students section to access the ITS Network Setup Tool download site.
- Download and run the appropriate ITS Network Setup Tool for your operating system. The Tool will automatically install a personal digital certificate on your computer or device and configure it to access UVa’s encrypted cavalier wireless network.
- After the Tool runs, ensure that cavalier is now your wireless network. If the Network
Setup Tool did not make cavalier your preferred wireless network (or list it first at the top of
your available wireless networks), be sure to make it your preferred “Wi-Fi”network and list it at the top.
- You only use Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless for first-tme setup. After that, you will always connect to the cavalier wireless network instead.
Problems or Issues?
If, at any time, you have problems with wireless, you may be able to repair them by running the Network Setup Tool again. See also Network Setup Tool Troubleshooting.
Detailed Instructions for Accessing the Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless Network
On Windows 8: Switch to the desktop view by selecting the Desktop tile to get a conventional Windows desktop. In the lower right-hand corner of the screen, you will see a network icon showing wireless signal strength. Click on it to bring up a list of available wireless networks in the Network sidebar. Select Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless, leave the Connect automatically box unchecked, and click “Connect.”
On Windows 7: Click on the computer monitor icon in the system tray. ” Select Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless from the list and click “Connect.”
On Windows Vista: Select “Connect To” from the Start Menu, or right-click on the computer monitor icon in the system
tray and select “Connect to a network.” Select Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless from the list and click “Connect.” Then click
“Connect Anyway.”
(This is OK since after the Tool finishes, you will no longer be on an unsecured network).
On Windows XP: Click on the “Wireless networks detected” popup in the bottom right-hand corner
of your screen, or right-click on the computer monitor icon in the system tray and select “View Available Wireless Networks.”
Select Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless from the list and click “Connect.” Then click “Connect Anyway.”
(This is OK since after the Tool finishes, you will no longer be on an unsecured network).
On a Mac: Select Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless from the AirPort menu near the top of your screen on right side of the menu bar.
On an iOS device: For iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches, tap Settings, then Wi-Fi, then select the Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless network, and tap Join.
Option 2: Use a Wired Connection to Run the Automated Tool
- Access the Network Setup Tool. While your computer is already connected to the Internet
via a wired, Ethernet connection, open a Web browser (such as Safari, Internet Explorer, or
Firefox), and go to the ITS
Network Setup Tool download site.
- If needed, see how to connect to the UVa wired network.
- Download and run the appropriate ITS Network Setup Tool for your system. The Tool will automatically install a personal digital certificate on your computer or device and configure it to access UVa’s encrypted cavalier wireless network.
- After the Tool runs, ensure that cavalier is your wireless network. If the Network Setup Tool did not make cavalier your preferred wireless network (or list it first at the top of your available wireless networks), be sure to make it your preferred “Wi-Fi” network and list it at the top.
Problems or Issues?
If, at any time, you have problems with wireless, you may be able to repair them by running the Tool again. See also Network Setup Tool Troubleshooting.
Option 3: Follow Manual Configuration Instructions
The manual configuration may require first connecting to the UVa network with a wired, Ethernet connection, and then following the instructions appropriate for your operating system:
- Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) & Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
- Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
- Other operating systems and older Mac and Windows versions (unencrypted)*
*ITS provides limited support for these operating systems to connect to UVa’s unencrypted wahoo wireless network, rather than its encrypted cavalier network.
