Procedure for Other Systems to Access “HKU” WiFi

A. Pre-requisite

To access “HKU” WiFi, please 

  • check and make sure your Wi-Fi LAN Card is WPA-compliant.
  • upate your device with the latest WLAN driver.

B. Configuration Procedure (To be done once only)

For devices other than Windows, Mac, iOS or Android, below are the suggested configuration settings for accessing “HKU” WiFi:

“HKU” WiFi Service SettingsSetting Values

SSID

HKU (note: case-sensitive)

Authentication

WPA2-Enterprise

Data Encryption

AES

EAP Type

PEAP (EAP-MSCHAPv2)

Trusted Root Certification Authorities

DigiCert Global Root CA G2

Server Certificate

802.1x.hku.hk

Anonymous Identity

Leave it blank, or if the blank identity is not functioning, input your HKU email address in the format UID@hku.hk

C. Security Note

For better security protection, you are advised to change your HKU Portal PIN if you have not changed it for six months.

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MFA

Multi-Factor Authentication

February 2024
February 2024

Mandatory for all staff accounts

May 2024
May 2024

Mandatory for all student accounts