To access AirPennNet, your PennKey name and password are required. 

When your mobile device is within range of an AirPennNet WiFi point:


For Penn Employees - Windows PC

  1. Connect your device to the wireless network: 'Connect to AirPennNet'.
  2. Open a web browser and browse to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/29559/AirPennNet/
  3. You will be redirected to the JoinNow configuration page.
  4. Click the "JoinNow" button.
  5. An app will be downloaded. Click "Run" when the pop-up asking if you want to run it appears.
  6. In the app, enter your PennKey and PennKey password when prompted, and select Next.
  7. If prompted, enter the name and password of an administrator account on the computer.
    (Contact ITS for assistance with this step, if necessary)
  8. Select Done.



For Penn Employees - Apple iOS

  1. Connect your device to the wireless network: 'Connect to AirPennNet'.
  2. Open a web browser and browse to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/29559/AirPennNet/
  3. You will be redirected to the JoinNow configuration page.
  4. On the JoinNow page, enter your PennKey and password in the fields provided.
  5. Click 'JoinNow.' You may be prompted to install a profile; if so, select "Allow."
  6. Open the Settings app on your iOS device and select "Profile Downloaded."

    If "Profile Downloaded" does not appear, Navigate to Settings > General > Profile (iOS 14 and older) or Settings > General > VPN and Device Management (iOS 15 and higher) and select the "University of Pennsylvania AirPennNet" profile.

  7. Select "Install" and enter your device's passcode or password.
  8. Select "Install" again and then select "Done."



For Penn Employees - Android 


Configuration of Android requires installation of the SecureW2 app from the Android Play Store. You can download the app from Connect to AirPennNet, but installing the app in advance makes configuring AirPennNet simpler. Below are steps for both scenarios.


    1. Connect your device to the wireless network: 'Connect to AirPennNet'.

    2. Open a web browser and browse to https://cloud.securew2.com/public/29559/AirPennNet/

    3. From the JoinNow page, install the SecureW2 app by clicking the "Download" button, making sure that "Google Play Store" is selected. If you installed SecureW2 already, you can skip this step.

    4. Return to hour browser and click on the "JoinNow" button.

    5. The SecureW2 app will open; enter your PennKey and password when prompted and select "Continue."



For Third Party Guests

  1. Connect your device to the wireless network: 'Connect to AirPennNet-Guest'.
  2. Open a web browser and browse to: www.upenn.edu
  3. Review and accept the Acceptable Use Policy terms and conditions.
  4. Enter a valid email address
  5. Click Submit


Please note that registration of devices on the AirPennNet-Guest wireless network will need to be renewed daily.


For detailed information on AirPennNet or AirPennNet-Guest wireless network, visit the ISC AirPennNet page at https://www.isc.upenn.edu/how-to/using-wireless-penn .