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Connect to WiFi on campus

Reliable internet for studying, learning and staying connected

University WiFi provides internet access across campus, helping you connect to online learning, University systems and the digital services you use during your studies.

This page brings together information about the Wi-Fi networks available in University buildings, how they work across different devices and support for common connection issues. Internet access in University halls is provided through a separate Wi-Fi service and is not covered on this page.

 

Your WiFi options

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eduroam

eduroam is a secure WiFi service available across campus and at participating universities and other locations worldwide. Sign in with your University account and your device can reconnect automatically wherever the eduroam network is available.

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UoP Guest

UoP Guest is a separate Wi-Fi network available across campus for students, staff and visitors. Anyone can register with an email address, making it a simple way to get online without using a University account.

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WiFi in University halls

University halls use Glide, a separate Wi-Fi service for students living in University accommodation.

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Connect to UoP Guest

Register a personal device for straightforward WiFi access across campus without signing in with a University account. The UoP Guest WiFi must not be used with University-owned or managed devices. These should continue to connect through the University’s secure eduroam network.

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  1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi or network settings.
  2. Make sure Wi-Fi is switched on.
  3. Select UoP GUEST from the list of available networks.
  4. Open a web browser if the registration page does not appear automatically.
  5. Enter your name and email address.
  6. Follow the instructions on the registration page.
  7. Once registration is complete, your device will connect to the internet.

Some University services may require you to connect to the University VPN when using UoP Guest.

 

Connect to eduroam

Set up secure Wi-Fi access on your phone, tablet or laptop for use across campus and at other participating eduroam locations.

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  1. Select the Network, volume and battery area on the right of the taskbar.
  2. Make sure Wi-Fi is switched on, then open the list of available networks.
  3. Select eduroam.
  4. Select Connect automatically, then select Connect.
  5. Enter your University email address and University password.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Select Connect if you are asked to confirm the connection.

Your device should now connect automatically whenever eduroam is available.

  1. Open Control Centre from the menu bar.
  2. Select Wi-Fi.
  3. Select eduroam from the list of available networks.
  4. Enter your University email address and University password.
  5. Select Join.
  6. Select Continue if you are asked to verify the network certificate.
  7. Enter the administrator details for your Mac if you are asked to approve the change.

The Wi-Fi icon should show that your Mac is connected.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Wi-Fi.
  3. Select eduroam from the list of available networks.
  4. Enter your University email address and University password.
  5. Select Join.
  6. Follow any confirmation prompts that appear.

Your device should now connect automatically whenever eduroam is available.

The names and locations of these settings may vary slightly depending on your device.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Open Connections, Network and internet or your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
  3. Select eduroam.
  4. Enter your University email address and University password.
  5. If your device asks for additional information, use the following settings:

  1. Open your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Select eduroam from the list of available networks.
  3. Enter your University email address and University password.
  4. Select Connect.
  5. Follow any confirmation prompts that appear.

Your Chromebook should now reconnect automatically whenever eduroam is available.

The appearance and names of these settings may vary depending on your Linux distribution.

 

  1. Open your device’s Network or Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Select eduroam from the list of available networks.
  3. Enter your University email address and University password.
  4. Complete any additional settings as follows:
    • Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
    • CA certificate: Tick No CA certificate is required
    • PEAP version: Automatic
    • Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
  5. Select Connect.

Your device should now connect to eduroam and reconnect automatically whenever the network is available.

Most devices will connect using the instructions above without needing any extra information. Use the settings below only if your device asks for advanced network details or you need to configure the eduroam connection manually.

Setting Enter or select
Wireless network name (SSID) eduroam
Operating mode or type Network (Infrastructure)
Authentication or association WPA2-Enterprise
Data encryption AES
Authentication type PEAP
Authentication protocol MSCHAPv2
Username Your University username followed by @port.ac.uk
Password Your current University password
Roaming identity or login domain Leave blank
Validate server certificate AddTrust External CA Root
Server certificate issuer wifi.port.ac.uk
Certificate chain Issued by TERENA SSL CA and verified by UTN-USERFirst-Hardware and AddTrust External CA Root
TCP/IP configuration Obtain the configuration automatically from the DHCP server

Need more help?

For help connecting your device to Wi-Fi or checking its network settings, visit the Student IT Help Advisers. For account problems, service faults or issues that need further investigation, contact the Service Desk.

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