Mobile Devices

Some useful Apps and resources for both staff and students

Setting up Unitec Email

To check your email on your iPad at Unitec, you need to contact IT and request that your email account be added to the mobilesync email service.

Once your email account has been mobilesynced to your iPad...

  1. Select the Settings icon to set up your mail account;
  2. Under Mail, Contacts, Calendars, select "Add Account...";
  3. Select Microsoft Exchange;
  4. Enter your email, username and password and select "Next";
  5. Enter the server as "mobilesync.unitec.ac.nz"; then
  6. Choose your preferences, then select "Done" to save your new settings.

iPad Requirements

To use an iPad at Unitec you need:

  • An Apple ID for some features, including iCloud, App Store, Itunes Store and online purchases.
  • An internet connection (see Wireless Access box).

Wireless Access

To use your iPad while at Unitec you need to set up your Wireless connection:

  1. Go to the WiFi settings on your device
  2. Choose Unitec-eLearn (recommended network and is compatible with most devices)
  3. Enter your unitec username and password when prompted (your computer login one)

Important: Devices will prompt for your new Wi-Fi password whenever you change your Unitec network password.

If you need further assistance contact the IT Help Desk 0800 275 467 or +64 9 815 4321 ext 8484. Email: itsupport@unitec.ac.nz