How do I connect to Eduroam using Linux?

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Last updated: Dec 12, 2023 by Ken Schreihofer
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Automated Setup Process:

Visit the eduroam CAT page to download the linux install script, which will configure your system to connect to the eduroam network and authenticate your UMBC account. When you are asked for your UMBC username and password, be sure to enter your full email address ending in "@umbc.edu". The install script requires that python3 is installed on your computer.

Manually connecting with Ubuntu 11.10:

We recommend that you use the automated installer process listed above. These steps are only for systems that are unable to use the automated script.



Connecting to eduroam using Ubuntu 11.10 is not difficult. Start by right clicking the wireless icon at the top of the screen. Next, click on the eduroam network



There are  several options to change on the next window that appears.  

  • For wireless security, choose WPA & WPA2 Enterprise.

  • For authentication, choose Protected EAP (PEAP).

  • Leave the anonymous identity field blank.

  • Leave the CA certificate set to none.

  • Choose MSCHAPv2 for inner authentication.

  • Enter your myUMBC username, remembering to add "@umbc.edu".

  • Enter your password.

Click connect.  That's it!  You are now connected to the eduroam wireless network.


 



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