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eduroam for macOS

eduroam for macOS

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This page describes how to connect your MacOS device to eduroam.

 
Before you configure your device, you must generate login credentials. If you have multiple Apple devices, you must use the same login credentials for each device.

Follow these 2 steps to configure your device:

  1. Download eduroam profile
  2. Install eduroam profile

The screenshots in this guide were made with macOS Sequoia 15.0.1.


1. Download eduroam profile

Please note:
You will need an internet connection for this configuration. If you are currently at RWTH, you can use RWTH-guests.

Step 1
Open the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT) on your device.

Step 2
Click eduroam.

 Screenshot of the CAT website. The eduroam button can be found under “Download your installer for Apple device”.

The eduroam profile is downloaded to your device.

2. Install eduroam profile

Step 1
Double-click
the downloaded file.

Step 2
Click OK.

Screenshot of the pop-up window “Profile downloaded”. “OK” is displayed under a short text.

Step 3
Open the Settings.

Step 4
Search for "Device Management".

Step 5
Click on eduroam.

 Screenshot of the device management.You will find the eduroam profile under "Downloaded"..

Step 6
Click Install.

Screenshot of the "Are you sure you want to install this profile? This is followed by the profile's technical data. This is followed by 3 buttons: Install, Ignore and Cancel.

Step 7
Click Continue.

 Screenshot of the pop-up window "Are you sure you want to install profile eduroam?" with buttons "Continue", "Show details" and "Cancel" below a short text.

Step 8
Enter your eduroam login credentials and click Next.

  Screenshot of the pop-up window "Enter settings for eduroam". Under "Username" and "Password" you can enter your login credentials. Below this is the 'Next' button.

Step 9
In some cases, you will be asked to enter the login credentials for the eduroam cable network. Click Install without entering credentials.

Screenshot of the pop-up window "Enter settings for eduroam". The "Install" button is located below the login screen next to "Back".

Step 10
Click Install.

Screenshot of the 'Profile eduroam' pop-up window. A hint for the username appears. This is followed by the Cancel and Install buttons.

Step 11
Enter your local admin password.

Step 12
Click OK.

Screenshot of the Device Management/MDM pop-up window. Below you can enter your username and password. Below that are the Cancel and OK buttons.

Your device is now connected to eduroam.


 

Additional Information

last changed on 05/19/2025

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