How to connect my macOS device to eduroam

You will need to know your 91ÖÆƬ³§ username and password before you can start this process.

Please follow the below instructions to connect to the eduroam network either

  1. for the first time, or
  2. if you are returning AND you have already removed any previous eduroam certificates

For instructions on to removing a previous eduroam certificate, please click 

Step 1: Connect to setup-wifi network

Open your list of available networks from the bottom right of your taskbar and select “setup-wifi”. (You may see a message saying “setup-wifi has no internet access”. You can ignore this)

NOTE – if you are unable to find the setup-wifi network, trying moving to a slightly different location on campus. You should find it without having to move too far. 

Step 2 : Visit the Cloudpath website

When you have connected to the setup-wifi network, follow the steps below.  

  • Open the Safari browser
  • Visit or click the “Cloudpath site” button below 
  • Enter your 91ÖÆƬ³§ username and password 
  • Click Continue

Step 3 : AUP – Acceptable use policy

Tick the box to confirm that you agree to the AUP, then click the “Accept AUP” button.

Step 4: Add your device

SETTING UP A NEW DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Give your device a suitable name, e.g. Macbook, then click Continue.

RECONNECTING A DEVICE WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED TO EDUROAM

Select the appropriate device name from the list, then click Continue.

Step 5: Cable connection

You will now be prompted to select whether your device has a Wired Ethernet Port. Select “No” even if your device does have one.

Step 6 : Downloading certificate

lick the Download for Mac 10.13 & Newer button.

Then make sure you allow downloads from Cloudpath site.

Step 7 : Review profile

You will be asked to review the profile.

Click on the Settings cog on your taskbar, then search for “Profile”.

Step 8 : Install profile

Double click on the eduroam wireless profile:

Then click Install on the next 3 screens. Enter your computer’s password after the 3rd one.

 

Step 9 : Connect to eduroam

Once the profile has been installed, you will see the eduroam wireless profile as shown. To connect to, select the Wifi logo at the top, and select eduroam from the network list.

When successfully connected, you will see the WiFi logo for eduroam turn blue.

Step 10 : Finally, forget Setup-WiFi

Click the System Settings cog, and select Wi-Fi.

Click the 3 dots next to setup-wifi and select Network Settings.

Finally, select Forget This Network.