Eduroam - using Windows 7

Getting started

Before you use these instructions please change your password using the Password Management Portal, read the frequently asked questions page and ensure you are in a wireless zone.

Users need to have been connected to Eduroam at Dundee before attempting to connect while visiting other Universities.

A Getting connected for Windows7 to eduroam print-friendly version is also available to download.

Select either:
- use all-user profiles only (recommended)
- Use all-user and per-user profiles

Select Save
Note: this is your choice, if you share your laptop with other users Use all-user and per-user profiles option is recommended.

In the Network name field, enter eduroam
In the Security type field, select WPA2-Enterprise
The Encryption type should default to TKIP. Change to AES
Leave the Security Key/Passphrase field blank.
If you intend to share your laptop, select the circle (Radio Button) option, Save this network for me only
Tick or untick the Start this connection automatically option. This is your choice, most people decide to tick this box.
Select Next

Note: If you are in a wireless location within any of the University Campuses, you will see both eduroam and UOD_WiFi networks as available.

Select the Security tab.
Check that WPA2-Enterprise. and SAES are visible in the upper two boxes
The lower box should show, Protected EAP (PEAP)
Tick or untick the box, Remember my credentials for this connection each time I'm logged on
- Setting the box as unchecked is the more secure option, especially if the laptop is going to be used by more than one person, however, this means you will have to re-enter your details each time. If you are the only user you may prefer to tick this box.

Tick the Validate server certificate box.
Check the Add Trust certificate certificate.
In the lower part of this screen the Select Authentication Method should be showing Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
Leave the Enable fast reconnect check box ticked.
Leave the Enforce Network Access Protection check box unticked.
Leave the Disconnect if server does not present cryptobinding TLV box unticked.
Select Configure

Untick the box, Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any).box.
Select OK
Select OK
Select OK. This final selection will return you to the "Successfully added Eduroam " window