Connect to eduroam: Windows 11

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These instructions are for configuring the eduroam Wi-Fi network for Windows 11.

Before you start this procedure, ensure the following:

  • Your wireless card and its drivers have been installed and you have rebooted your laptop since the installation.
  • Your laptop is powered on and booted up.
  • You are in an area with wireless coverage.
  • You have a NetLink ID and passphrase.
  • You are using Windows to manage your wireless connections. If you are using a third-party application (sometimes network adaptors come with their own applications), you may experience problems during the configuration process.
  1. Click on the network icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
    Windows 11 network icon in the system taskbar
  2. Click on the arrow beside the Wifi Icon.
    wifi settings icon in windows 11 taskbar
  3. Click on the eduroam network. Check the “Connect automatically box” then click on Connect.
    list of wireless networks with eduroam highlighted
  4. You may see a security certificate alert. If so, click Connect to continue.
    pop-up of windows 11 security certificate alert
  5. Enter your NetLink ID and passphrase, then click OK.
    Windows 11 wireless password pop-up with uvic netlink credentials entered
  6. Your connection is successful.
    Windows 11 wireless network connection success message

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