HOWTO: Connect iOS to Mass General Brigham Wi-Fi (phswifi3)

Platform: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
OS Version: iOS 14 or above

 

This page provides instructions on connecting to phswifi3.  This is the internal Mass General Brigham WiFi network which uses 802.1x encryption

Note: Do not use MGBguest wireless network as the guest network is not encrypted and sits outside the Mass General Brigham firewall.

 
  1. Tap on the Settings icon 

  2. Tap on Wi-Fi

     

  3. Select phswifi3 from the list of available wireless networks. Do not select MGBguest as that wireless network is not encrypted and is outside the Mass General Brigham firewall.

  4. Enter your MGB UserID and MGB Password.
    Click Join

     

  5. If prompted, Accept the Certificate.  It is normal if it says that the connection is verified.

  6. Once your account information has been verified, you will be automatically connected to the phswifi3 network whenever it is available

     

 


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Go to KB0027865 in the IS Service Desk