How to Set Up MASON-SECURE on Android

MASON-SECURE Retiring in December 2021

The MASON-SECURE Wi-Fi network is being phased out at Mason to provide a more streamlined network experience. Faculty, staff, and students (in Non-Residence Halls) should start transitioning to the eduroam. See How to Connect to eduroam to set up your device.

See Get Connected This Fall with eduroam and ResNet for details on all network changes taking place at Mason.

Note: These instructions were created using Android OS 7.1 "Nougat." There are many different versions of Android. Your device might have a slightly different set of fields.

Step 1

On the Android device, select Settings.

Android Settings

Step 2

Select Wi-Fi.

Android Wi-Fi

Step 3

Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled. Select MASON-SECURE.

Android Wi-Fi Options

Step 4

To connect to Mason Secure, use the following settings.

  • EAP method: PEAP
  • Phase 2 authentication: msCHAPv2
  • CA certificate: Use System Certificates

Enter your NetID and Patriot Pass Password and "gmu.edu" for the domain (without the apostrophes).

Select Connect.

Step 5

After a few seconds, you will see that you are now connected to MASON-SECURE.

Android MASON-SECURE Connected

Last modified: August 19, 2021