WiFi- Connecting to eduroam (Android /Chromebook)


Overview:

Eduroam* (education roaming) is a secure world-wide wireless network service that allows faculty, staff, and students to use their Radford University credentials to obtain wireless connectivity on campus and when visiting other eduroam participating institutions.  The Radford account username@radford.edu along with the user's password is needed to connect to eduroam.

*The recommended default wireless for Radford main campus is eduroam.

*The recommended default wireless for Radford University Carilion is RUC_Wireless which will enable connection to Radford University Carilion printers.

Note: eduroam at RUC uses the Carilion internet connection, therefore not allowing printing on Radford University Carilion networked printers.

Connecting to Eduroam on an Android device:

  1. Tap Settings on your application screen.

    Tap Settings on your application screen

    2. Tap Wi-Fi

    Tap Wi-Fi

    3. Tap eduroam



    4. Verify settings are the same as below, then enter your RU email (username@radford.edu) and password then tap Connect.

      or   

    5. You are now connected to edudroam and should be able to use the internet.

           

 

If you experience any issues or have questions regarding this topic please contact the Technology Assistance Center at 540-831-7500.