Overview of the eduroam wireless network


Introduction

TIP: A short URL (askit.ttu.edu/eduroam) is in place which redirects to this content.

Explanation

Introduction

Texas Tech University is a member of eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing), an international roaming service for individuals in research, higher education, and further education. eduroam provides researchers, instructors, and students with easy and secure network access when visiting an institution other than their own.

EXAMPLE: TTU faculty, staff, and students can authenticate to the eduroam wireless network on the Texas A&M campus, and vice versa.

eduroam provides encrypted network access for visitors from participating institutions, without the need to use guest credentials on arrival to an eduroam enabled location. The connectivity is instantaneous and the infrastructure is authenticated by the user. Study abroad students can join thousands of eduroam hotspots without any hassle or data roaming charges.

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