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eduroam (education roaming) replaced UMASS-SECURE1X for encrypted wireless connectivity on August 5, 2014. eduroam is an encrypted, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community.
To use eduroam, you need to configure your device(s) while on the...
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Use the instructions below to connect your Android device to UMass Amherst's secure wireless network, eduroam, using our setup and configuration software, XpressConnect, or by configuring the connection yourself manually. You can also use these instructions to recreate your connection if it is...
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Use the instructions below to connect your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to UMass Amherst's encrypted wireless network, eduroam, using our setup wizard, XpressConnect. You can also use these instructions to recreate your connection if it is deleted or if you change your IT Account password.
These...
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Use the instructions below to connect to UMass Amherst's encrypted wireless network, eduroam, using our setup and configuration software, XpressConnect. You can also use these instructions to recreate your connection if it is deleted or if you change your IT Account password.
These instructions...
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Note: These instructions were created using Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Depending on the version of Ubuntu you are using, your steps may vary.
Connecting to eduroam using XpressConnect
Use the instructions below to connect to UMass Amherst's encrypted wireless network, eduroam, using our setup and...
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The following instructions will allow you to connect to UMass Amherst's encrypted wireless network, eduroam with Windows. If you are unsure about which version of windows you are running, right click on My Computer and select Properties.
Connect to eduroam using XpressConnect on Windows 7 & Up...
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Use these instructions to connect your laptop or other wireless device to the UMASS SSID.
Note: To use non-browser programs that require an Internet connection, you must first open a web browser and log in.
In the Desktop, click the Wireless Connections icon (top right) and from the drop-down...
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Use the instructions below to connect your laptop or other wireless device to the UMASS SSID.
These instructions describe the connection process using the network connection utility in Windows 7. If you use third-party wireless connection software (e.g., the software provided by the maker of your...
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The following are the basic configuration settings needed to connect to eduroam. Use these if you are configuring wireless on a device or operating system that is not supported by UMass Amherst IT. Supported devices get additional connectivity improvements by running the JoinNow setup wizard....
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What is eduroam?
eduroam (education roaming) is an encrypted, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. eduroam is UMass Amherst's secure and encrypted wireless network. eduroam also allows students, faculty, and staff from participating...
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The following tips can help with wireless network performance issues. If you continue to have problems with the speed or reliability of your wireless connection, contact the IT Help Center.
Turn Your Wireless Adapter Off and On
There are multiple access points (APs) on every floor in the...
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eduroam, a worldwide roaming service, replaced UMASS-SECURE1X for encrypted wireless connectivity on August 5, 2014. For the eduroam profile to function properly on your device(s), it may be necessary to manually remove the old UMASS-SECURE1X profile.
Windows 7, 8, 8.1 & 10
Use these...
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Notice: Planned Maintenance: Campus Wireless Networks – Fri., 1/29 & Sat., 1/30
To connect to the eduroam wireless network, you must first configure your device(s). Once your device is configured, you will connect to eduroam automatically on this and other eduroam member campuses.
What you...
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eduroam replaced the UMASS-SECURE1X for encrypted wireless connectivity on August 5, 2014.
For more information about the wireless network, including detailed instructions on how to connect, see our Wireless Network Access documentation.
Which residence halls are 'wireless only'?
As of fall...
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Wireless Networks at UMass Amherst:
My computer lists a lot of wireless networks in my area. Which one do I pick?
UMass Amherst IT administers and supports two wireless networks on the campus wireless network: eduroam and UMASS. Other networks are not supported by us and are considered...
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7 and above
Mac OS X 10.8 and above
Apple iOS 6 and above
Android 2.1 and above
Ubuntu Linux 10.04 to 15.10
Chrome OS
Fedora 22
Supported Browsers
Internet Explorer 11 and above
Firefox 1.5 and above
Safari 2...
