Eduroam

Eduroam is available on most popular devices, however it should be noted that not all devices are compatible with the service and some older devices may not work with the App intended for your operating system.

Tools are available to assist you with installing and configuring eduroam on your device, and the tool you use will depend on your device type, model, and OS, etc.

Generally, we recommend using the “geteduroam” app for newer devices. However, if this does not work or is unavailable for your device, we recommend the “eduroamCAT” app.

Both apps are available from the App Store or Google Play, respectively. However, they may not be available for your specific device/model/OS. If that is the case, please open a web browser and visit cat.eduroam.org for alternative installation options. Instructions are provided within the apps.

When searching for your institution, please look for “University of Cumbria”.

If asked to choose a profile, select “UoC_Students_and_Staff”.

Configuring Eduroam on ChromeOS

Firstly, connect your Chromebook to the UoC Members Wi-Fi, (to log in enter your student number in the username box, without the 's 'or '@uni.cumbria.ac.uk' and enter your password to connect) then follow the steps below:

1. In your browser go to cat.eduroam.org 
2. Click to Download your eduroam installer – a pop-up window appears.
3. On the pop-up menu, select University of Cumbria
4. Under Download your installer for Chrome OS, click the eduroam button to download the ONC file for Chrome OS, saving it in downloads
5. Open another page with the URL address:  chrome://network/
6. Select Choose File under Import ONC file (you may need to scroll down) and select the file in your downloads folder
7. Go to Wi-Fi networks and you will now see that Eduroam is a known network
8. Click Eduroam to connect, you will get the join Wi-Fi network window some details should be filled in automatically, EAP method should be set to PEAP.
9. Scroll down to the Identity and Password boxes and enter your details. (See below for more information about what username to enter)
10. For Password: Enter your UoC account password.
11. In the Domain suffix field you may need to enter: cumbria.ac.uk
12. Click Connect and the Chromebook will auto-connect to Eduroam and will continue to do so when in range.

Usernames and passwords for Eduroam

Students

Enter your UoC email address* as the example below and associated password. 

s1234567@uni.cumbria.ac.uk

*Replacing "1234567" with your unique student number.

Staff

The username for Eduroam is not your staff email address, instead the first section requires the username you enter when logging in to campus computers, coupled with the domain name @cumbria.ac.uk 

Examples of a staff member where the username is:

firstname.lastname the log in for Eduroam will be firstname.lastname@cumbria.ac.uk

If your username is a combination of initials and your surname, such as "jbsmith" the log in for Eduroam will be jbsmith@cumbria.ac.uk

Your password is the associated one for your staff account.

How to update Eduroam after a password change

Go to your wifi networks list and select to 'disconnect' or 'forget' the Eduroam network.

Next, go back to the wifi networks list and select to 'Connect' to Eduroam, enter your username and new password in the log in box that shows.

Here at the University of Cumbria we operate eduroam via a WPA2/AES enabled wireless network.

Our wireless coverage is extensive, more information on wireless enabled areas can be found here.

Visiting users are reminded to ensure that your device is configured and working for use on eduroam at your own institution before travelling. If you require support please contact your home institution's IT Helpdesk.

University of Cumbria and eduroam policies

• University of Cumbria's Acceptable Use Policy
• Eduroam(UK) Acceptable Use Policy

Please be aware, web content filtering is in place on all university networks including eduroam.