New wi-fi certificates: safe to accept

Wi-Fi certificate.

By Joe Ferguson

Published July 11, 2016 This content is archived.

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Joe Ferguson.

Joe Ferguson (UB Student, Class of 2019) was born in Sacramento, CA, but currently lives in Lockport, NY. He is studying Marketing/Public Relations and Communications. He hopes to get a job in as a marketing person or PR agent for a California-based company when he graduates.

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If you use the Wi-Fi at UB, you may see a notice on your device asking you to accept a new Wi-Fi certificate in order to continue connecting. This is safe to accept, and part of a routine update.

What to look for

As shown below, the exact appearance of the request will vary depending on whether you are in a Wi-Fi “boosted” or “non-boosted" building.

Zoom image: Non-Boosted Certificate Request non-boost.

Non-Boosted Certificate Request

Zoom image: Boosted Certificate Request boosted.

Boosted Certificate Request

Why is this change happening?

Wi-Fi certificates help your devices know that the Wi-Fi in the area can be trusted, and let you connect whenever you are on campus without hassle.

Having trouble?

If you are unable to re-connect, try these instructions.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the UBIT Help Center through www.buffalo.edu/ubit/help or call 716-645-3542.