How to access eduroam

The eduroam(UK) service provides an infrastructure that allows Sunderland users, to use their own credentials to gain wireless network access on campus or when visiting participating organisations. A list of participating organisations can be found here.

To connect to eduroam WiFi on campus

eduroam is available in all locations across campus where the wireless service is available.

Within your WiFi settings choose eduroam 

Login with the following 

userid@student.sunderland.ac.uk

for example (ab0abc@student.sunderland.ac.uk)

and your password is your University account password.

To connect to eduroam WiFi at another institution

Within your WiFi settings choose eduroam 

To connect to eduroam, you need:

• your university email address, like ab0abc@sunderland.ac.uk
• your university password

for example userid@student.sunderland.ac.uk(ab0abc@student.sunderland.ac.uk)

and your password is your University account password.

Prior to attempting to connect to the wireless network, visitors should first read the IT Regulations & Acceptable Use Policy. All connections to our network are bound by these policies and by joining our network you agree to adhere to these regulations.

Connecting your device

Connect to eduroam on a Windows computer

1. Select the networks icon in the taskbar.
2. Select 'eduroam' from the list of Wi-Fi connections.
3. Click 'Connect'.
4. Enter your university email address and your password.
5. Click 'OK'.
6. If you see a 'Windows Security Alert' window, make sure to click 'Connect' to accept the eduroam security certificate.

Connect to eduroam on your Mac

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, select 'Turn Wi-Fi on'.
3. Select 'eduroam' from the list.
4. Enter your university email address and your password.
5. Click 'Join'.
6. If you see a 'Verify Certificate' window, click 'Continue' to accept the eduroam security certificate.

Connect to eduroam on your iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap 'Wi-Fi'.
3. Select 'eduroam' from the list.
4. Enter your university email address and your password.
5. Tap 'Join'.
6. If you see a 'Certificate needed...' alert, tap 'Accept Certificate' to accept the eduroam security certificate.

Connect your Android device to eduroam

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap 'Wi-Fi'.
3. Select 'eduroam' from the list.
4. Set 'EAP Method' to 'PEAP'.
5. Set 'Phase-2 authentication' to 'MSCHAPV2'.
6. Leave 'CA certificate' as '(unspecified)'.
7. Set 'Identity' to your university email address.
8. Leave 'Anonymous identity' blank.
9. Set 'Password' to your university password.
10. Tap 'Connect'.
11. If you see a 'Security Certificate' alert, follow the on-screen instructions to accept the eduroam security certificate.

The following guide provides information and help on getting connected. JANET Connection Checklist

Further information regarding the eduroam(UK) project is available from the eduroam(UK) Service web site

If you require any further assistance, please contact us on 0191 515 3333