Connecting Android 8+ to Eduroam

Connecting Android 8+ to Eduroam

This article details the process to connect your Android 8+ device to Eduroam.

Step-by-step guide

1.Access wifi settings on your phone. There are multiple ways to to this:

  • Click the settings app and then tap WiFi. You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  • On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings drop-down menu. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn Wi-Fi on. The button should be coloured and not greyed out. Tap on 'Wi-Fi' drop-down menu below the icon to open the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 
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2. Select the 'eduroam' network. 

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3. In the pop-up window, populate the necessary fields and then tap Connect.
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2 (For Android 9, the ‘Phase 2 authentication’ setting is in the ‘Advanced Settings’ menu.)
CA Certificate: Do not validate
Identity: userid@uwaterloo.ca (This is your personal uwaterloo email address)
Password: your password

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4. You will now be connected to the eduroam wireless network. 
 

Still need help? Contact the Pharmacy IT Help Desk by emailing rt-pharmacyit@rt.uwaterloo.ca