The BearNet Secure wireless network provides a fully-encrypted wireless connection for KU faculty, staff, and students. BearNet secure is available in all residential and non-residential buildings on campus.


This article contains instructions for configuring BearNet Secure for the first time on an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad.


iOS 12.2 and later

  1. Connect your wireless device to an open network like ResNet WiFi or BearNet.

  2. Open a browser and go to securewifi.kutztown.edu. Enter your KU username and password and click Join Now. (Note: Be sure to enter your KU username and NOT your entire KU email address)


  3. A security profile is downloaded to your device. When complete, you'll see the message "Profile Downloaded."

  4. Open the Settings app and tap Profile Downloaded.


  5. Tap Install in the upper-right corner and follow the onscreen instructions.

  6. When your device has finished generating a security key, enrolling the certificate and installing the profile, click Done.

  7. Your iOS device should switch automatically to BearNet Secure. If it doesn't, open the Settings app and manually change your WiFi network to BearNet Secure.


iOS 12.1 and earlier

  1. Connect your wireless device to an open network like ResNet WiFi or BearNet.

  2. Open a browser and go to securewifi.kutztown.edu. Enter your KU username and password and click Join Now. (Note: Be sure to enter your KU username and NOT your entire KU email address)


  3. Click Allow.


  4. Click Install to begin the certificate profile installation/configuration.



  5. Click Install again to bypass the warning.



  6. Click the Install button.



  7. When your device has finished generating a security key, enrolling the certificate and installing the profile, click Done.



  8. Your iOS device should switch automatically to BearNet Secure. If it doesn't, follow the instructions on screen.