Other Operating Systems or to use Manufacturer's Wireless Utilities
There are a variety of wireless enabled devices that might be able
to use WPA/WPA2 but do not use the above operating systems.
Additionally, some people prefer to use the wireless management utility
provided by their manufacturer. Since we cannot cover every instance,
the basic information you may need for the "eduroam" network are:
Network/SSID: eduroam (you may have to manually type
this in)
Network Authentication Method: WPA2 or WPA (also
sometimes called WPA2, WPA2-RADIUS, or WPA2-Enterprise)
Data Encryption Method: AES (if WPA2) or TKIP (if
WPA)
The following instructions explain how to configure an Apple iPhone or iTouch to connect to Eduroam at the UofC. You will need an iTouch 2.0 or greater or iPhone 2.0 or greater and be connected to AirUC to complete these instructions.
To connect to Eduroam, you download a config file, install your profile, and accept a security certificate.
The following instructions explain how to configure a Windows Mobile 5/6 or Pocket PC 2003/2005 handheld device to connect to Eduroam.
You will need to download and install SecureW2 EAP Suite software on your desktop computer and then configure the software on your device. (SecureW2 software is not free and IT does not sell licences or retain copies of the software.)
System Requirements
To connect to Eduroam, you need:
Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 (Windows Mobile) or later (If your handheld runs an older version, you may be able to upgrade. Contact your vendor for more information)
1) Download the UofCsecurewifi.mobileconfig file, and save it to your Desktop. If viewing these instructions from another computer, simply save the file onto a USB key, and then transfer it to the Desktop of the laptop that will be connecting to AirUC Secure.
6) Click Continue when asked "Are you sure you want to install profile UofC secure Wifi?"
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7) Enter your IT Username & Password, click Next
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8) OPTIONAL STEP - If you are connecting to Reznet Secure, retype your IT Username and Password. Click Install
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9) Open Network Preferences, select Wi-Fi, and click the Advanced button
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10) Under the Wi-Fi tab, move your preferred profile (either air-uc secure and/or reznet-secure) to the top of the list. Click OK Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.
11)Turn Wi-Fi back ON. It should automatically connect you to the air-uc secure or reznet-secure wireless network.
12) If you require further assistance, please contact the IT Support Centre at (402) 220-5555 and select Option 1, or bring your laptop to the 7th floor of Math Sciences.
The following instructions explain how to configure Mac OS X 10.5x (Leopard) to connect to Eduroam at the UofC. Once configured, you can then connect to any other eduroam institiution in the world.
To configure Mac OS X 10.5x:
In the top-right of the Finder menu bar, click the AirPort icon
Select Open Network Preferences
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In the Network window sidebar, select the AirPort
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Click the Advanced button
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In the AirPort configuration window, click the 802.1X tab
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Click the + button
Select Add User Profile
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Under User Profiles, replace "Untitled" with eduroam
In the "User Name" field, enter your full IT Account username (e.g. dcherry [at] ucalgary [dot] ca)
In the "Password" field, enter your IT Account password
In the "Wireless Network" field, enter eduroam
In the "Authentication" field, make sure that TTLS is checked and PEAP is unchecked
Select TTLS
Click the Configure button
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In the TTLS dialogue box under "TTLS Inner Authentication" pop-up menu, select PAP
In the "Outer Identity" field, enter your full IT Account username (e.g. dcherry [at] ucalgary [dot] ca)
Click OK to close TTLS dialogue box
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In Airport window, click the Airport icon
Click the + button
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In the "Network Name" field, enter eduroam
Under the "Security" pop-up menu, select WPA Enterprise (the dialogue box will then elongate)
In the "User Name" field, enter your full IT account username (e.g. dcherry [at] ucalgary [dot] ca)
In the "Password" field, enter your IT account password
Under the "802.1X" pop-up menu, select eduroam
(if eduroam is not available, select "Automatic")
Click Add button.
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In Airport window:
Click OK
In Network window:
Click Apply button
Close Network window.
Your computer is now configured for Eduroam.
It is recommended that you connect to Eduroam first at your home institution to ensure that your computer is configured correctly. If it connects successfully, you can then use it to connect at any other Eduroam institution around the world.
Connecting to Eduroam
To connect to eduroam:
In the Finder menu bar, select Open Network Preferences
Click Turn AirPort On button
Under "Network Name" pop-up menu, select eduroam
When the timer appears in the Network Preferences window, you have connected successfully to the eduroam wireless network. You can then use any Internet-based application such as your web browser.
Authentication
When you connect to eduroam, you will be asked for 802.1X authentication.
To enter the authentication:
Enter your full IT account username and password, and click OK
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Security Certificates
When you connect to eduroam for the first time, you will also be asked to accept a security certificate.
To accept the certificate:
In the Verify Certificate window, click Show Certificate
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Click the Always trust “radius1.ucalgary.ca” check box
Click Continue
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Enter your Mac OS X administrator password, and click OK
The security certificate message should not appear again.
