Instructions
These instructions are for Android devices running Android 13+ and newer Pixel devices as additional steps are required to connect to our Eduroam network.
Navigate to Settings
Tap Network & Internet
Tap Internet
Enable Wi-Fi If Applicable
Tap eduroam
Enter the following settings and tap Connect
Setting Name | Setting to Enter |
|---|---|
EAP | PEAP |
Phase 2 Authentication | MSCHAPV2 |
CA Certificate | Don/t Validate or Use System Certificates |
Identity | Your University Email Address |
Password | Your University Password |
Domain | |
Anonymous Identity | Leave Blank or essex.ac.uk |
Open a web browser such as Google Chrome
Tap on the address bar at the top of the screen
Type essex.ac.uk/it/eduroam.crt
You may be asked to allow the website to download the file
Tap Allow
Tap Close
Navigate to Settings on your device
Tap Security & Privacy
You may need to scroll down toward the bottom of the current menu
Tap More Security Settings
Tap Encryption & Credentials
Tap Install a Certificate
Tap Wi-Fi Certificate
Tap the file named eduroam.crt
Name it eduroam
Tap OK
You may receive an error message, you can ignore it
Return to step 6 and change the settings to the following:
Yellow = Changes to Previous Settings
Setting Name | Setting to Enter |
|---|---|
EAP | PEAP |
Phase 2 Authentication | MSCHAPV2 |
CA Certificate | eduroam |
Online Certificate Status | Use System Certificates |
Identity | Your University Email Address |
Password | Your University Password |
Domain | |
Anonymous Identity | Leave Blank |
Need IT Support?
Contact the IT Helpdesk via our Customer Portal or via Live Chat or Telephone using the links below.
IT Support Staff
IT Support Students
01206 87 2345