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Overview
This document is meant to be the cumulative knowledge on how to connect to the University network.
- Contacting Support
- Connecting to eduroam:
- Connecting to AirVandalGuest:
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Connecting a Wired Device:
- Finding your MAC Address:
If there is an issue with any process, please reach out to OIT support by submitting a request below:
Request assistance with connectivity on campus
Please review the Acceptable Use Policy for eduroam wireless networks.
The eduroam service provides the full wireless feature-set intended for everyday use, and is available at all locations that are covered by the University of Idaho wireless network. This service is also available at eduroam-enabled institutions. For a full list please visit their site list.
For more details about eduroam, please see our services.
Select eduroam
Select eduroam from the networks listed under Wi-Fi.
Enter Credentials
When prompted, log in using your full university email address and password.
Ex. joevandal@uidaho.edu, butch@wsu.edu, victor@pdx.edu
If this is the first time you are connecting to University of Idaho networks, you will need to accept the certificate notification.
Select eduroam
Click on the Wifi Network icon in the top right-hand side of the screen and click on the eduroam network.
Authenticate using Email
You will be prompted to enter your full email address and password. Enter these now and you will be connected to eduroam.
You may be prompted to accept a security certificate. If so, accept it and enter your computer’s log on password when prompted to add the certificate to your system.
You are now connected to eduroam and will have full access to the Internet.
Wi-Fi Settings
Navigate to your device's settings, then select "Wi-Fi".
Enter Credentials
When prompted, log in using your full university email address and password, then press "Join".
Ex. joevandal@uidaho.edu, butch@wsu.edu, victor@pdx.edu
If this is the first time you are connecting to University of Idaho networks, you mat need to accept the certificate notification.
Accept Certificate
You will be prompted to accept the network's certificate. Press "Trust" to accept the certificate and continue.
Connected
You have now successfully connected to the eduroam wireless network.
Network & Internet
Open your devices Settings page, then select "Network & Internet".
Select Eduroam
Select the "Internet: Networks available" option to view the available WiFi networks, then select eduroam.
Complete Settings
Fill out the connections settings as seen below, then press "Connect".
When prompted, fill out the connections settings as seen below. Under "Identity" and "Password", enter your full university email address and password
Ex. joevandal@uidaho.edu, butch@wsu.edu, victor@pdx.edu
Wi-Fi Settings
Navigate to your device's settings page, then select "Wi-Fi".
Select eduroam
Under Visible Networks, select eduroam.
Complete Settings
Fill out the network's authentication settings as pictured below, then select "Connect".
Connected
You have now successfully connected to the eduroam wireless network.
Overview
The University provides a public wireless network that guests of the campus can connect to without requiring a University of Idaho account. This guide aims to help guests connect to this Wi-Fi network.
Step 1
Select "AirVandalGuest" from the list of wifi networks.
Step 2
Enter the password "GoVandals!" or the iPSK if you have one (it's rare).
Step 3
Click Enter at the Welcome Screen
Step 4
Enter your name, email, and 10-digit phone number and send yourself either a text or email code.
Step 5
Enter the 6-digit code you received based on your email or text selection and you'll be connected.
Step 1
Select "AirVandalGuest" from the list of wifi access points.
Step 2
Enter the password “GoVandals!”
Step 3
Click “I have an event code” on the Welcome Screen in the lower right corner
Step 4
Enter your name, email, and 10-digit phone number and then click “Enter Event Code”
Step 5
Enter the Event Code and you'll be connected.
Registering the device
In order to obtain wired internet access on your desktop or laptop machine, your computer will need to be registered with our network. This can be done by going to help.uidaho.edu/avsetup and filling out the form. Be sure to check the Wired device option. Once the device has been registered, it can take several minutes for the network to register the change.
Fill out the registration form at help.uidaho.edu/avsetup
Open the start menu and search for the Command Prompt by typing cmd into the search box, then click on the icon to launch the program.
Once the program launches, type in the command getmac -v and a list of all your network connections will appear. Find the entry titled Ethernet. The second entry under this heading will be called the physical address and be in the form XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. This is your wired MAC address.
Open the command prompt and type getmac -v to find the MAC address.
Open up your System Preferences from the apple menu and click the Network icon. Select your Ethernet connection and click the advanced button, then click the Hardware tab on the new window to find your MAC address.
Open the Network Settings and click the advanced button.
Open the Hardware Tab to find your MAC address.
