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Already on campus?
If you are already on campus, you will need access to the internet to connect to eduroam. You can run SecureW2 by connecting to the umd-guest wireless network from the list of detected wireless networks. You may also consider using your phone's cellular data to connect that device or set up a personal hotspot to connect on computers and tablets.
Run the network access tool on your device
To securely connect to eduroam and the wired network, students, faculty, and staff should run SecureW2 on the devices you are connecting. SecureW2 should be launched before connecting a device for the first time, after a Directory ID passphrase update, or a new security certificate. It's recommended to launch SecureW2 prior to coming on campus. Especially for devices such as laptops that typically don't have cellular network access.
Reconnect to eduroam
- If you are reconnecting, you should forget the eduroam network before running SecureW2 and Connect to the eduroam network .
- On desktop computers, you must reinstall SecureW2. If you experience trouble, uninstall SecureW2 before installing the updated version.
- For more information, see Install eduroam Wireless Network certificate.
- iPad and iPhone owners, If you do not see Forget This Network as an option, follow the instructions in Unable to forget eduroam network on iPhone and iPad.
Download the security certificate instead of running SecureW2
This is an alternative to running SecureW2 that should also be done prior to connecting to eduroam.
- Visit setup.wireless.umd.edu.
- Select Non-specific OS under the Select your device drop-down menu.
- Download the certificate onto your device.
- Connect to eduroam with the settings provided on the page.
- Server name (domain): wireless.umd.edu
Connect to the eduroam network
SecureW2 should be launched before connecting a device for the first time or after a Directory ID passphrase update.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap or click eduroam from the list of detected wireless networks.
- Server name (Domain) is wireless.umd.edu.
- Log in using your university credentials. Your university credentials would be your DirectoryID@umd.edu.
- SecureW2 doesn't require this step.
- Click Join, Connect, or OK depending on your device.
- A Verify Certificate window may open depending on your device.
- Click Continue to authenticate the server certificate.