Simplifying your WiFi access
Published on 17 January 13
Did you know you can access the internet on campus without logging in each time, and get your University emails on your phone?
| There are few things more annoying than having to type in your username and password everytime you move to a different building around campus, or whenever your session times out. Fortunately, there's a way to set up your WiFi access - on your laptop, phone, or tablet - that means you'll never have to type your details again. |
Are you connected to eduroam?
Eduroam is one of the University’s wireless networks which gives you access to the internet not just on campus, but also at other participating institutions. Once you’re set up you won’t even be asked to log in.
To get set up, just follow the instructions below.
Android
- Go to Wireless & Networks and ensure wireless is on.
- Select eduroam from Wi-Fi settings.
- If prompted, enter ‘PEAP’ under ‘EAP’ or security method.
- Enter your IT account details in the format: centralusername@manchester.ac.uk (e.g. mwptrjklk2@manchester.ac.uk).
- For more information, click here
Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
- Install the eduroam profile directly onto your phone or iPad by entering www.manchester.ac.uk/eduroamprofile into your device’s web browser.
- Enter your IT account details in the format: centralusername@manchester.ac.uk (e.g.mwptrjklk2@manchester.ac.uk).
- Accept the certificate under your Wi-Fi settings.
- For more information, click here
Blackberry
- Go to Manage Connections and set up a Wi-Fi Network.
- Manually add the network by typing ‘eduroam’.
- If prompted, enter ‘PEAP’ under ‘EAP’ or security method.
- For Blackberry version 5, make sure sure Disable Server Certificate Validation is selected.
- Enter your IT account details in the format: centralusername@manchester.ac.uk (e.g.mwptrjklk2@manchester.ac.uk).
- Click Save
- For more information, click here
Windows and Mac laptops
- Find out how to connect to eduroam here
You can find out more about the benefits of eduroam here.
Accessing your emails from your smart phone
Did you know you can also access your university emails from your smart phone? Follow this quick guide to read your University emails on your phone.