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Connecting to Eduroam at University of Hamburg: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a student, researcher, or faculty member at the University of Hamburg looking to connect to the university’s wireless network? Eduroam, a secure, world-wide roaming access service, is the perfect solution for you. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through the process of connecting to Eduroam at the University of Hamburg, covering everything from setup to troubleshooting.

Understanding Eduroam

Eduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed by the European Research and Education Networking Association (ERN). It allows users from participating institutions to access the internet securely when visiting other participating institutions. Eduroam is available at over 10,000 institutions in more than 100 countries, making it an ideal choice for international students and researchers.

Eligibility and Requirements

Before you can connect to Eduroam at the University of Hamburg, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a current student, researcher, or faculty member at the University of Hamburg.
• Have a valid University of Hamburg email address.
• Have a personal Eduroam account.

For students, your personal Eduroam account is typically created automatically when you enroll at the university. Researchers and faculty members will need to contact their departmental IT support to set up their account.

Setting Up Eduroam on Your Device

Once you have your Eduroam account, you can set up Eduroam on your device. The process varies slightly depending on the operating system you’re using. Below, we’ll provide instructions for Windows, macOS, and iOS devices.

Setting Up Eduroam on Windows

1. Open the Network and Sharing Center by clicking the network icon in the system tray and selecting “Open Network and Sharing Center.”
2. Click “Set up a new connection or network.”
3. Select “Manually connect to a wireless network,” and click “Next.”
4. Enter the following information:
5. Network name: Eduroam
6. Security type: WPA2 Enterprise
7. Encryption type: AES
8. Check the “Use a preferred network name (SSID) to connect” box and enter “eduroam” in the field below.
9. Check the “Connect to this network automatically” box.
10. Enter your University of Hamburg email address in the “User name” field.
11. Enter your Eduroam password in the “Password” field.
12. Click “Next,” then “Close.”

Setting Up Eduroam on macOS

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar and select “Open Network Preferences.”
2. Click the “+” button to add a new network.
3. Select “Eduroam” from the “Network Name” dropdown menu.
4. Enter your University of Hamburg email address in the “User Name” field.
5. Enter your Eduroam password in the “Password” field.
6. Check the “Remember this network” box.
7. Click “Advanced,” then “OK.”
8. Check the “Automatically join this network” box.
9. Click “Apply,” then “OK.”

Setting Up Eduroam on iOS

1. Go to “Settings” on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap “Wi-Fi,” then tap the blue “i” icon next to the Eduroam network.
3. Enter your University of Hamburg email address in the “User Name” field.
4. Enter your Eduroam password in the “Password” field.
5. Tap “Join.”

Connecting to Eduroam at the University of Hamburg

Once you’ve set up Eduroam on your device, you can connect to the network by following these steps:

1. Turn on your device’s Wi-Fi and select “eduroam” from the list of available networks.
2. Enter your University of Hamburg email address and Eduroam password when prompted