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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.
Connect to eduroam
NOTE: SecureW2 should be launched before connecting a device for the first time or after a Directory ID passphrase update. For details, see Before Connecting to eduroam.
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- Go to Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap or click eduroam from the list of detected wireless networks.
NOTE: Server name (Domain) is wireless.umd.edu. - Log in using your university credentials. Your university credentials would be your DirectoryID@umd.edu.
- 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.
eduroam tips
- If you have trouble connecting, see Run SecureW2 Before Connecting to eduroam.
- 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.
- 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.
Get support
If you have any questions, contact the Service Desk or Terrapin Tech.