Networks & Connectivity

Villanova's wireless network SSID is "VUMobile". To connect, simply click on VUMobile on your computers list of available wireless networks and enter in your Villanova user name and password. This will work for any computer running Windows Vista or higher and Mac OS X 10.5 or higher. Instructions for older operating systems as well as more detailed instructions are linked below.

The properties of the Protected EAP should be revised as follows:

1. Add the server as1.villanova.edu, as2.villanova.edu, as3.villanova.edu, aaa.villanova.edu to the Connect to these servers box. 

2. Check the AddTrust External CA Root under Trusted Root Certification Authorities.

3. Uncheck the box for “Do not prompt user to authorize new servers or trusted certificate authorities.”

4. Click OK.

Once you insert your VU username and password, accept the certificate if prompted.

VUMobile and Windows 7

VUMobile and Mac

UNIT is proud to announce that Villanova is now a member of  Eduroam-global Wifi Roaming.  This service is designed to allow active students, faculty, and staff to use their home institution's credentials to connect wirelessly and securely to the Internet while visiting other participating institutions.  With this new offering, there is no need to set up a guest account at the visited institutions. You will be able to use your Villanova MyNova credentials (userid@villanova.edu) to access the wireless network at participating educational and research institutions.  Click here to find out where Eduroam is supported and access a of list of over 300 institutions in the U.S. We will begin to be implementing the service here on Campus during the Summer.  

• Gateway – VPN
• Remote Desktop
• Citrix Web

• Call Me
• Dial By Voice
• Notify Me

• VU Students – Staff – Faculty
• Wildcard &  your phone
• Nova Alert

• Self Service Password Reset
• Service and Support Portal
• VU Support @ You Tube

• Blackboard Mobile

VU Play

VU Play FAQs