How to: Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi using your Mac


Introduction

To connect to the eduroam Wi-Fi network on your Mac, 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

1) In your Mac's menu bar, click the Wi-Fi icon. Next to "Wi-Fi", slide the switch to the "on" position (to the right).

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2) In your Mac's menu bar, click the Wi-Fi icon and choose EduRoam.

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3) Type your home campus email address (for example, jane.doe@youruniversity.edu) and the associated password. Then, press return or click OK.

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4) If prompted about verifying a certificate, click Continue.

NOTE: The name of the server in the message shown in the screenshot below will vary depending upon your home institution.

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5) If asked for credentials, type the username and password of an account with administrative privileges on your Mac. Then, click Update Settings.

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Outcome

Your Mac is connected to the eduroam wireless network.