eduroam - Apple MacOS Client Configuration Instructions

Topic

How to configure and set up the eduroam wireless network on an Apple OSX workstation.

Environment (Products involved such as e.g. hardware, software, network)   

Eduroam, Apple OSX Workstation

Resolution or Steps 

1.  From the OSX desktop, select the wireless icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Screenshot of a Mac desktop showing the top menu bar with Finder, File, Edit, View, Go, Window, and Help options. The time displayed is 10:59 AM on Thursday. Battery shows 93% charged. The Wi-Fi dropdown menu is open, showing 'Wi-Fi: Looking for Networks…', an option to 'Turn Wi-Fi Off', and available networks including 'eduroam' and 'Metro Guest'. The background is a gradient of pink and orange sky

2.  From the list of available networks, select "eduroam".

Screenshot of a Mac Wi-Fi dropdown menu at 10:59 AM with battery at 98%. The menu shows 'Wi-Fi: Looking for Networks…' and an option to 'Turn Wi-Fi Off'. Available networks listed are: 'eduroam' with lock icon, 'Metro_Guest', 'Metrostate' with lock icon, 'Metrostate-Restricted' with lock icon, and 'StarLAN'. At the bottom are options: 'Join Other Network…', 'Create Network…', and 'Open Network Preferences

3.  Once selected you will be prompted for your login credentials. Use login credentials and then click on "Join".

  • Employee Username:
    • StarID@hennepintech.edu
    • StarID@minnstate.edu
  • Student Username:
    • StarID@my.hennepintech.edu
    • StarID@go.minnstate.edu

Password = StarID password.

Screenshot of a Wi-Fi login dialog for the network 'eduroam' requiring WPA2 enterprise credentials. The top text reads: 'The Wi-Fi network “eduroam” requires WPA2 enterprise credentials.' Below are fields and options: Mode set to 'Automatic' with a dropdown, Username and Password input fields, a checkbox labeled 'Show password', and another checkbox labeled 'Remember this network' which is checked. At the bottom are buttons 'Cancel' and 'Join', with 'Join' grayed out.

You will now be connected to eduroam.

Screenshot of a Mac Wi-Fi dropdown menu at 11:01 AM with battery at 98%. The menu shows 'Wi-Fi: Looking for Networks…' and an option to 'Turn Wi-Fi Off'. The network 'eduroam' is selected and highlighted in blue with a checkmark and lock icon. Other available networks listed are 'Metro_Guest', 'Metrostate' with lock icon, 'Metrostate-Restricted' with lock icon, and 'StarLAN'. At the bottom are options: 'Join Other Network…', 'Create Network…', and 'Open Network Preferences

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