These steps will guide users through connecting to the eduroam WiFi network on a Windows 7 device.
Requirements
- eduroam credentials - in Colgate’s case, an active network account (the same account used to access the portal)
- Windows 7 computer with wireless capability
Procedure
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Right click the WiFi icon at the bottom right of your desktop and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
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Click Manage Wireless Networks at the top left of the Network and Sharing Center window.
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Click Add in the Manage Wireless Networks window.
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Click Manually create a network profile.
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Enter network name eduroam, security type WPA2-Enterprise, encryption type AES, and check the box to Start this connection automatically. Click Next.
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Click Change connection settings
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On the Security tab, click Settings.
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In the Settings window, click Configure, uncheck the box to Automatically use Windows logon name and password, then click OK.
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Click OK until you are on the Security tab again, then click Advanced settings.
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Check the Specify authentication mode box, then select User authentication from the drop-down menu. Click OK until all windows are closed.
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Click the WiFi symbol at the bottom right of the screen, click the eduroam network in the list, and then click Connect.
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When prompted, input your network email address (including @colgate.edu) and password. This is the same password you use to access the portal.
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You may receive an alert advising to terminate the connection. Instead, click the Connect button. After this step, you should be connected to the network.
About the eduroam Wi-Fi Network
eduroam (education roaming) is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. It is the primary Wi-Fi network for the Colgate community. Devices registered on Colgate’s eduroam network will automatically connect to the eduroam network at other institutions worldwide. For more information, visit: www.eduroam.org
Ask for Help
If you are unable to find the information you need in the documentation available online, the ITS Service Desk is available to assist.