What is eduroam?

Eduroam (education roaming) is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. It allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions by simply opening their laptop or device.

Breck is a member of the eduroam consortium.

We pronounce eduroam like: ED-YOU-ROAM or EDGE-YOU-ROAM

Benefits of eduroam

  • Convenience: Once configured, eduroam allows you to connect to the internet at any participating institution without needing to re-enter your credentials.
  • Security: Eduroam uses WPA2-Enterprise encryption, ensuring a secure connection.
  • Global Access: Available in thousands of locations worldwide, including universities, research centers, and even some public spaces.

How to Connect Your Personal Device to eduroam

Step 1: Obtain Your Credentials

You will need your email and password. This is your institutional Breck email address and associated password.

Step 2: Configure Your Device

For Windows:

  1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your device.
  2. Select the eduroam network from the list of available networks.
  3. Enter your institutional email address (e.g., [email protected]) as the username.
  4. Enter your password.
  5. If prompted, accept the security certificate.

For macOS:

  1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your device.
  2. Select the eduroam network from the list of available networks.
  3. Enter your institutional email address as the username.
  4. Enter your password.
  5. If prompted, accept the security certificate.

For iOS (iPhone/iPad):

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Select the eduroam network.
  3. Enter your institutional email address as the username.
  4. Enter your password.
  5. If prompted, accept the security certificate.

For Android:

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Select the eduroam network.
  3. Set EAP method to PEAP.
  4. Set Phase 2 authentication to MSCHAPV2.
  5. Enter your institutional email address as the identity.
  6. Enter your password.
  7. If prompted, accept the security certificate.

Step 4: Troubleshooting

  • Incorrect Credentials: Double-check your username and password. Ensure you are using the correct email format.
  • Certificate Issues: If you encounter issues with the security certificate, ensure your device's date and time settings are correct.
  • Device-Specific Issues: Stop by the tech support office if you need any assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to connect your personal device to the eduroam network and enjoy secure, global internet access.