eduroam

eduroam

eduroam is a secure wireless network that gives students, faculty, and staff from UConn and other participating academic institutions encrypted access to the wireless network (Wi-Fi) at UConn and at other participating institutions.

For a list of members, visit: Eduroam Community Organizations

How to connect

To connect to eduroam, use your home institution credentials.

For device-specific instructions, especially Android devices, follow the instructions for how to connect to UCONN-SECURE.

UConn members (anyone with a NetID)

  1. On your device, go to Wi-Fi settings.

  2. Select the eduroam network.

  3. When prompted, enter:

    1. Username: <NetID>@uconn.edu (example: abc12345@uconn.edu)

    2. Password: NetID password

You have connected to eduroam and have access to secure Wi-Fi.

Visitors to UConn

These are generic instructions. Refer to guidance from your home institution for specific instructions.

  1. On your device, go to Wi-Fi settings.

  2. Select the eduroam network.

  3. When prompted, enter:

    1. Username: Your institutional email address, ex. username@homeinstitution.edu

    2. Password: Your institutional email password

You have connected to eduroam and can access the internet while on the UConn campus.

Technical information

  • Security Type: WPA2-Enterprise

  • Encryption Type: AES

  • EAP Type: Protected EAP (PEAP)

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