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How to connect the Kindle Fire to the KSU Wireless network

With the recent rise in sales of Amazon’s Kindle Fire mobile tablet, the IT Help Desk has seen an increase in K-State customers wanting to connect the Fire to the KSU Wireless network.  In response, here’s the following steps to connect.

  1. Open Settings by clicking the gear icon in the upper right of the screen.
  2. Select the Wi-Fi option.
  3. Select KSU Wireless from the listed networks. 
  4. Set the options as indicated below:
    • EAP Method: PEAP
    • Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA Certificate: You can leave it unspecified (if the Kindle doesn’t connect, select the Thawte Premium certificate)
    • User Certificate:  You can leave it unspecified
    • Identity: Your K-State eID (not your full email)
    • Anonymous Identity: Leave this blank
    • Password: Your K-State eID password
  5. Click Save and wait for the wireless to connect.

If you have further questions or issues with connecting your Kindle Fire to KSU Wireless, please contact the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 or helpdesk@ksu.edu.

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