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Wireless Onboarding - Android

Connect to vuNet with Android Devices

Use the instructions below to connect your Android device to vuNet, which is Vanderbilt University's secure wireless network.

Notes

Configuration is done via an application called SecureW2 JoinNow. This is a free download on Google Play. Download through your existing cellular or wireless network connection. If you do not have an existing data connection, you can use vuGuest to perform the download.

  • Android 2.1 or greater is necessary to run the configuration application.
  • You may need to set up a lock screen or swipe pattern if you do not already have one.
  • You may use the instructions below to recreate your Internet connection if it is deleted.
  • The network name is vuNet – This is the wireless network for faculty, staff and students.
  • You will also connect to eduroam – This is the wireless network for faculty, staff and students who travel to other University campuses that have the eduroam wireless network. You can connect to eduroam at other campuses with your Vanderbilt VUnetID and ePassword.
  • Devices are configured through a program called SecureW2 JoinNow.
  • These setup instructions may be used to recreate your wireless connection in the future.

Instructions

1. Open a browser and navigate to wifi.vanderbilt.edu  

2. Select “I HAVE A VUNETID", then select “Connect laptop, tablet, or smartphone". 

Android VUNet instructions step 2 

3. “Connect laptop, tablet, or smartphone’.

Android VUNet instructions step 3

4. When the new screen prompt appears, select the red ‘join-now’ button.

Android VUNet instructions step 4

Note : If you have not already downloaded the GooglePlay App, you will be prompted to do so before you can continue.   

5. A Single Sign On (DUO) prompt will appear and you will enter your VUnetID and Password.

Android VUNet instructions step 5

6. Another prompt will appear to ‘ save ’ the network to your device. 

Android VUNet instructions step 6

7. The final screen will show the installed configuration profile. Once you reach this screen, your installation is finished. 

Android VUNet instructions step 7