Configuring Linux for eduroam

Note: To configure your device for eduroam in the most secure manner, please use the eduroam Configuration Assistance Tool (CAT) – see Wi-Fi

Install Certificates

• Download the certificate by clicking on the link:

QMUL Root CA [1KB]

Connect to the eduroam network

Note: This example is shown using Network Manager 0.6.6 on Ubuntu Hardy Heron, on other distributions please use the same settings.

• If you attempt to connect to the eduroam network you should be prompted to configure the connection.

Please change the following settings: 

• Wireless Security: WPA2 Enterprise
• EAP Method: PEAP
• Key Type: Automatic (Default)
• Phase2 Type: MSCHAPV2
• Identity: Enter your QMUL username with '@qmul.ac.uk' appended, e.g. 'ab1234@qmul.ac.uk'
• Password: Your QMUL password
• Anonymous Identity: Set to blank
• Client Certificate File: Set to blank
• CA Certificate File: QMUL Root CA
• Private Key File: Set to blank
• Private Key Password:  Set to blank
• Click Connect.

Note: If the connection fails and you need to amend these settings, you may have to delete and re-create the profile to update them.