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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 STC or your regional TSP, or submit a ticket.
Select Wireless Network
Click the Wireless Icon in the lower right-hand corner to see the local wireless networks.
Then, select either the eduroam wireless network and click 'Connect'
Enter Credentials
When prompted, enter your university email and password to be connected to the network.
Connect to WiFi
Select "OK" to connect to WiFi and accept the certificate if prompted.
Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network.
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Open AirPort
Click on the AirPort icon in the top right-hand side of the screen and click on the eduroam network.
Enter Credentials
When prompted, enter your university username and password to be connected to the network.
You may be prompted to accept a security certificate. If so, click 'Accept' and enter your device's password when prompted.
Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network.
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Open Settings
Open the settings page by swiping down from the top of your device and tapping the gear icon.
Open WiFi Networks
Locate and open the WiFi networks page, then select eduroam.
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
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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Navigate to Settings
Navigate to the Settings application.
Connect to AirVandalGold or AirVandalHome
In the Settings menu, select 'Wi-Fi' and then click on eduroam.
Enter Credentials
When prompted, enter your university email and password to be connected to the network.
You may be prompted to accept a security certificate. If so, click 'Accept'.
Please contact OIT if you have issues connecting to our network.
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Navigate to WiFi
Click on the WiFi button on the bottom right of the screen
Select WiFi
Click on eduroam
Fill in Information
Enter the following settings:
EAP Method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
Server CA certificate: Do Not Validate
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.
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Select Network
Click the network icon in the top-right corner, then select eduroam.
Select Authentication
You will be asked to authenticate your connection. Make sure your window matches the following settings:
Wi-Fi security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
Anonymous identity: Leave Empty
CA certificate: Use the Root-USERTrust.crt certificate file (Found Here)
PEAP version: Automatic
Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
Username: Your NetID (ex. vand1234)
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.
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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.