FAQs
To enroll in Eduroam, visit wifi.ncsu.edu/eduroam and follow the installation instructions for your operating system. Eduroam enrollment may be required annually, but once enrolled, you won't be asked to log in to the network on your device.
How do I register to eduroam? ›
Eduroam
- Click Eduroam on your Wi-Fi menu and the following should appear.
- Enter or select the following settings to connect.
- Make sure you have the correct.
- Enter your Identity: Full university email e.g username@sun.ac.za.
- Make sure no spaces are left after you have entered it and do not auto fill.
Find Help: About Eduroam
Eduroam is available on all campuses and in halls of residences. Once you connect, you will remain connected as you travel around the campuses. You can connect as many devices as you like too including your smartphone, tablet and laptop.
How to connect your phone to ncsu WiFi? ›
On a computer, mobile phone or tablet, visit https://nomad.ncsu.edu/.
- Log in with your Unity credentials.
- Select “Add Device” from the sidebar.
- Fill in the description for the device (i.e. “Nintendo Switch” or “MacBook Pro”).
- Fill in the “MAC Address” field.
- Select “Add Device.”
This can be done in 3 simple steps:
- Connect to the wifi-network eduroam. Devices with a slower WiFi adapter can only connect via: eduroam-2.4. ...
- If required, fill in the username and password of your school! ...
- If requested accept the proposed security certificate once.
How to connect to eduroam
- Connect to the wireless network named eduroam.
- When prompted for credentials enter your username and password. Your username will be in the form <username>@<university>.ch (eg. ...
- When presented a untrusted certificate, verify that it was issued to your university before accepting it.
Verify your username/email address and passphrase: Many connection issues result from one or both of these being incorrect. Be sure that you're on the right network: Be sure that you are using eduroam. Try removing the network and re-adding it: Remove and re-add eduroam on your device. Restart your device.
Do you need an app for eduroam? ›
In order to configure devices to connect to eduroam, The geteduroam app works by tapping into the central eduroam CAT service and manages the required settings for your institution and device to ensure that you are always connecting to a valid, correctly configured, eduroam access point and that your details cannot be ...
How do I get an eduroam profile? ›
Get Started
Visit the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT) and click the large blue button that says "eduroam user: download your eduroam installer", then select your home institution. If your institution is not included in the list, please lobby your IT department and institution managers to provide the service!
How safe is eduroam? ›
eduroam is based on the most secured encryption and authentication standards in existence today. Its security by far exceeds typical commercial hotspots. Be aware though that when using the general Internet at an eduroam hotspot, the local site security measures at that hotspot will apply to you as well.
eduroam is for students and staff from Brighton or any other University. It is fast, automatically connects and gives you unlimited, secure access to the internet.
Is eduroam only for students? ›
eduroam (education roaming) allows users (researchers, teachers, students, staff) from participating institutions to securely access the Internet from any eduroam-enabled institution.
Does eduroam expire? ›
On January 23, 2025, an eduroam certificate will expire and devices — like laptops or smartphones — using that certificate will not be able to connect to Wi-Fi until reregistered with eduroam. Users who enroll their devices after May 15, 2024, will use a new eduroam certificate and will stay connected.
Can you use eduroam on a TV? ›
In order to connect to eduroam, you must have a WPA2 Enterprise compatible device. This means that you won't be able to connect a device like a Smart TV of Gaming Console. This should work on iOS, Mac, Windows, and Android devices.
How do I add a device on eduroam? ›
Connecting to eduroam
- On your device, navigate to the area where you can view all WiFi networks that are in range.
- Select eduroam from the list of available networks.
- Your device will now prompt you to log in to the network. Use the following credentials: ...
- Choose to select the security certificate, if prompted.
If you are setting up eduroam elsewhere:
- Select the Windows Start menu > Settings > Network & Internet.
- Select Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network > Manually connect to a wireless network.
- Provide the following details: ...
- Select Change connection settings.
Connecting an Android Device or Chromebook
- Connect to BraveWifi or eduroam.
- For EAP method, select PEAP.
- For Identity. ...
- For Password, enter your account password.
- For CA certificate, select Use system certificates. ...
- Select Auto reconnect.
- Select Advanced. ...
- Click Connect, and then you'll have Internet access.
Go to your Wi-Fi settings on your device. Choose the Eduroam network. Enter your username and password that you would normally use to sign in at your own institute.
