What is eduroam?

Eduroam (education roaming) is the University of Maryland's (UMD) main wireless network on campus. It is a secure, world-wide roaming internet access service that provides wireless connectivity when visiting participating institutions. For more information, visit www.eduroam.org.

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Connect to eduroam

1. Connect to the eduroam wireless network by running the SecureW2 app. NOTE: If you have already connected to eduroam network, go to the Wi-Fi settings on your device and click Forget this network before installing the secureW2 wireless setup tool.
2. For device-specific instructions search the Knowledge Base.

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1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Tap or click eduroam from the list of detected wireless networks. 
4. Log in using your university credentials.
5. Click Join, Connect, or OK depending on your device.
6. A Verify Certificate window may open depending on your device.
   
   • Click Continue to authenticate the server certificate.

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eduroam tips

• If you have trouble connecting run the SecureW2 app.
  
  • It is a wireless network access tool that verifies your identity and grants access to eduroam. 
  • New students, faculty, and staff can run SecureW2 prior to their first day on campus as it can be done away from UMD.
• Review and apply the eduroam Settings and Certificate.
  
  • This is done automatically by the SecureW2 app.
• On iPhones, enable Auto-Join.
  
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap Wi-Fi.
  • Tap eduroam.
    
  • Tap the Auto-Join switch if necessary.
    
• On Android, enable Auto reconnect.
  
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap Wi-Fi.
  • Tap eduroam.
    
  • Tap settings for eduroam.
    
    
  • Tap the Auto reconnect switch if necessary.
    
    
    

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