Wifi Connection Guide

Useful for: Students, Staff, Alumni, Retirees

Overview

This article provides the steps for connecting to the eduroam WiFi networks on campus; as well as information for Guests on how to connect to AirVandalGuest.

This article works for these Operating Systems

Windows
MacOS
Android
iOS
ChromeOS
Linux

Connecting to AirVandalGuest

For further assistance connecting to campus WiFi, please contact the IT Service Desk or your regional TSP, or submit a ticket.

 

Windows

1 Select Wireless Network

Click the Wireless Icon in the lower right-hand corner to see the local wireless networks.

Then, select the eduroam wireless network and click 'Connect'

 

connection prompt on eduroam

 

2 Enter Credentials

When prompted, enter your university email and password to be connected to the network.

 

Credentials input into eduroamcredentials input into eduroam

 

3Connect to WiFi

Select "OK" to connect to WiFi and accept the certificate if prompted.

Connected to network

Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network.

Back to Overview

 

MacOS

1

 Open Settings

Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select 'System Settings'. Then click on the 'Wi-Fi' settings at the top of the list.

 

MacOS Settings page with an arrow pointing at the WiFi settings

 

2 Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi network

Click on 'Connect' for the eduroam network.

MacOS Wifi settings page with an arrow pointing to the eduroam wifi network

3 Enter Credentials

When prompted, enter your full university email address and password to be connected to the network.

You may be prompted to accept a security certificate. If so, click 'Continue' and enter your device's password when prompted.

MacOS wifi connection window. prompting user for account credentials

Click 'Continue' to verify the certificate.

MacOS verify certificate window.

Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network. 

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Android

1 Open Settings

Open the settings page by swiping down from the top of your device and tapping the gear icon.

 

2 Open WiFi Networks

Locate and open the WiFi networks page, then select eduroam.

 

Android Internet settings screen. eduroam network is circled

 

3 Enter Credentials/Settings

Enter the following settings:

EAP Method: PEAP

Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2

CA Certificate (if prompted): Most commonly, should be set to 'Do Not Validate'. If you are unable to connect, set to 'Use System Certificates'.

Domain: uidaho.edu

Identity: Your email (vand1234@vandals.uidaho.edu, jvandal@uidaho.edu)

Anonymous Identity: Leave blank

Password: Your Password 

 

Wifi connection screen on Android

 

Once all of the options have been set correctly, you can press 'Connect' to be connected to the network.

Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network. 

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iOS

1 Navigate to Settings

Navigate to the Settings application.

iOS settings screen

 

2 Connect to eduroam

In the Settings menu, select 'Wi-Fi' and then click on eduroam.

iOS settings screen with an arrow pointing at the wifi settings page

iOS wifi settings page. Arrow pointing at the eduroam wifi network

 

3 Enter Credentials

When prompted, enter your full university email and password to be connected to the network.

You may be prompted to accept a security certificate. If so, click 'Trust'.

Join eduroam network. Enter user credentials

 

iOS trust certificate window. Arrow pointing at "Trust" button

Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network. 

Back to Overview

 

ChromeOS

1

 Navigate to WiFi

Click on the WiFi button on the bottom right of the screen

 

2

 Select WiFi

Click on eduroam

 

3 Fill in Information

Enter the following settings:

EAP Method: PEAP

Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2

Server CA certificate: Do Not Check

Identity: Your Vandal email address (vand1234@vandals.uidaho.edu)

Password: Your Password

Anonymous Identity: Leave Blank

Once all of the options have been set correctly, you can press 'Connect' to be connected to the network.

Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network.

Back to Overview

 

Linux

1

 Select Network

Click the network icon in the top-right corner, then select eduroam.



Available networks window in Linux (KDE) eduroam network is highlighted

 

2 Select Authentication

You will be asked to authenticate your connection. Make sure your window matches the following settings:



eduroam network connection window

 

Wi-Fi security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise

Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)

Anonymous identity: Leave Empty

Domain: uidaho.edu (if needed)

CA certificate: Use the Root-USERTrust.crt certificate file (Found Here) - (if needed)

PEAP version: Automatic

Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2

Username: Your Vandal email address (vand1234@vandals.uidaho.edu)

Password: Your password

Once all of the options have been set correctly, you can press 'Connect' to be connected to the network.

Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network.

Back to Overview

 

Connecting to AirVandalGuest

AirVandalGuest is intended for visitors and guests of the University of Idaho who do not have a student or employee account.

To connect:

  • Open your device's WiFi settings.
  • Select the network: AirVandalGuest
  • When prompted for a password, enter: GoVandals!
  • Open a web browser to complete the connection.
  • Follow the instructions listed to get access to the network.

AirVandalGuest is an open-access network. It is not intended for regular use by students, faculty, or staff.

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