How do I connect to the UniSQ Wi-Fi (eduroam) on my Linux device?
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The Wi-Fi connection used at UniSQ is called eduroam. Once set up, your mobile device will automatically connect when you come onto any UniSQ Campus.
UniSQ has partnered with eduroam to provide UniSQ students with access to a free wireless network, depending on where you are located. Eduroam is available on most Australian University campuses, as well as some Government facilities. Once setup, whenever you are in the area covered by eduroam, you will be automatically connected.
ICT recommends Linux devices to be connected to the eduroam network with the automated script, which is provided in the similar fashion as Windows or Mac device.
On-campus Setup
Note: This process MUST be performed while on campus
Note: This works on most linux distributions, but requires a web browser and python to be installed
1. Connect to UniSQ-Visitor while on campus (This can be done with the NetworkManager tray icon, or nmtui on a terminal emulator)
2. Open a web browser (Firefox, Chrome) and navigate to http://wireless.usq.edu.au
3. Click on the Follow this link to connect to 'eduroam' link
4. Check that Linux is selected in the Select your device drop-down menu
5. Click on the JoinNow button and save the file to your ~/Downloads folder
6. Open a terminal emulator (e.g. gnome-terminal)
7. Navigate to your downloads folder $ cd ~/Downloads
8. Run the script $ sh SecureW2_JoinNow.run
9. Enter your UniSQ Username and Password when prompted
10. Your device will automatically connect to eduroam after authenticating
Off-campus Setup
If you are not near the eduroam network or a UniSQ campus, you can setup the connection while connected to another network.
1. Access link here
2. Follow steps above from step 4
Manual Setup
If the above steps do not work, the following can be used to configure an eduroam connection manually:
Note: This process MUST be performed while on campus or near the eduroam network
Note: This is based on the default configuration of Ubuntu 21.10
1. Go into the Wi-Fi settings
2. Click eduroam from the Wi-Fi listing
3. You will be presented with Wi-Fi Network Authentication Required, please fill in the details as below:
Wi-Fi security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
Anonymous identity: Please leave this blank
Domain: Please leave this blank
CA certificate: (None) - Please also tick the No CA certificate is required box
PEAP version: Automatic
Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
Username: YourUniSQusername@usq.edu.au
Password: YourUniSQpassword
4. Click on Connect
5. You will now be connected to eduroam
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