This article will guide you through connecting to eduroam wifi on a Windows.
Instructions
From the desktop, click the WiFi Icon
Bottom right of the screen
Select eduroam from the list of Available WiFi Networks
Enter your University email address and password
Click OK
Check the ‘Connect automatically’ box
Click Connect
If prompted for a security certificate alert, click Continue
✅ You should now be connected to eduroam WiFi.
Using Windows 7?
Instructions
Right-click on the wireless icon
Bottom-right of the screen
Click Open Network and Sharing Center
Click Manage Wireless Networks
Click Add
Click Manually Create a Network Profile
Use the following settings:
Network Name | eduroam |
Security Type | WPA2-Enterprise |
Encryption Type | AES |
Security Key | Leave Blank |
Ensure that “Start this connection automatically” is unchecked
Click Next
Click Change Connection Settings
Check “Connect automatically when this network is in range”
Click the Security Tab
For “Choose a network authentication method” choose Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP)
Click Settings
Uncheck “Validate server certificate”
Troubleshooting
Connect previously on your device?
If you have previously connected to eduroam on the same device and are experiencing issues, try forgetting the eduroam network, restarting your machine and re-connecting.