Eduroam

How do I use eduroam?

The first thing to do is check that you can connect to your institution’s eduroam service. Each institution should provide instructions on how to configure your Wi-Fi compatible laptop or mobile device.

The configuration instructions available here are for 91µÎµÎ staff, students and research students.

Once configured, your device should be able to connect to any other member institution’s eduroam service via a detected Wi-Fi network.

Users of eduroam must agree to abide by the 91µÎµÎ's Network Acceptable Use policy and the

What do I need?

There are far too many Wi-Fi compatible devices to mention them all here. However, we can give information on the most popular operating systems (see left-hand menu).

Your device must be capable of:

  • IEEE 802.1X (Enterprise standard 802.1x authentication) using PEAP and MSCHAPV2
  • WPA2 wireless encryption

If you’re not sure, follow the instructions for your OS:

You can also download PDF versions of each guide here:

Further information about eduroam is available from the

What are my eduroam credentials?

  • For staff, your username is your usual 91µÎµÎ network username. This is typically first initial and surname. Follow this with your institution’s domain (e.g. jbloggs@beds.ac.uk or mjones01@beds.ac.uk)
  • For students, your username is your student number followed by your institution’s domain (e.g. XXXXXXXX@beds.ac.uk)
  • Your password is your usual network password

What if I can't connect to eduroam?

Before you do anything else, check that you are entering the correct Username and password.

If you are, then consider deleting or forgetting the eduroam connection on your device (see the instructions for each device in the left menu).

As a last resort, you can also try changing your 91µÎµÎ network password by visiting , then wait five minutes after making the change and then try to login to eduroam again.

If you still can’t connect:

  • Staff should contact the ICT Service Desk at or call extension 3366.
  • Students should contact the Student Information Desk (SiD).

telephone

91µÎµÎ switchboard
During office hours
(Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00)
+44 (0)1234 400 400

Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 74 39 89

email

Admissions
admission@beds.ac.uk

International office
international@beds.ac.uk

Student support
sid@beds.ac.uk

Registration
sid@beds.ac.uk

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