How to connect my macOS device to eduroam

You will need to know your аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ 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 here

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. 

macOS settings with list of available networks

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 аÄÃŲÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ username and password 
  • Click Continue

Credentials prompt box with LU logo

Step 3 : AUP – Acceptable use policy

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

AUP prompt box with LU logo

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.

Prompt box with LU logo - request to add device details

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.

Prompt screen with LU logo requesting to install the certificate download

Then make sure you allow downloads from Cloudpath site.

Prompt screen with LU to select Allow option for download

 

 

Step 7 : Review profile

You will be asked to review the profile.

Prompt screen LU Logo and macOS setting to review profile

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

macOS settings cog prompt to select Profiles option

Step 8 : Install profile

Double click on the eduroam wireless profile:

macOS - display of of profiles setting with a highlighted area to select eduroam wireless

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

 macOS prompt screen with details of certificate and option to install

macOS prompt screen with additional install prompt

macOS prompt screen with final install prompt

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.

macOS Wifi settings menu screen with highlighted option to select eduroam

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

macOS Wifi settings menu screen with highlighted option to show eduroam connected

Step 10 : Finally, forget Setup-WiFi

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

macOS systems settings cog with highlighted option to select Wifi

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

macOS wifi settings with selection for setup wifi option and network settings option highlighted

Finally, select Forget This Network.

macOS settings with highlighted option to select Forget this network