How to: Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi using Android


Introduction

To connect to the eduroam Wi-Fi network on your Android device, follow the steps below.

NOTE: These instructions are for visitors to the Texas Tech University campus from other educational institutions. If you are a TTU user trying to connect to eduroam at another institution, please contact that campus's IT department for instructions.

Instructions

NOTE: Android is highly customizable and may look different depending on your manufacturer. The steps below may vary for different devices.

  1. Open the Settings app.

    android home page with settings icon app highlighted

  2. Tap Network & internet.

    android settings page with network and internet button highlighted

  3. Tap Internet.

    in network and internet page with internet button highlighted

  4. Tap EduRoam.

    in internet tab with eduroam button highlighted

  5. Configure the following settings.

    • EAP method: PEAP
    • Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA certificate: Use system certificates
    • Minimum TLS version: TLS v1.0
    • Online Certificate Status: Do not verify
    • Domain: your home university domain (the part of your email address after the @ symbol)
    • Identity: your_institutional_email_address
    • Anonymous identity: blank
    • Password: your_institutional_email_password

    eduroam page with settings fields outlined

  6. Tap Advanced options.

    eduroam settings with advanced options button highlighted

  7. Configure the following settings, and then tap Connect.

    • Metered: Detect automatically
    • Proxy: None
    • IP settings: DHCP
    • Privacy:
      • Use device MAC
      • Send device name to network

    in advanced options tab with settings fields outlined

Outcome

Your Android device is connected to the eduroam wireless network.