eduroam from a network socket (Windows 10/11)
These instructions describe how to set up eduroam from the network socket under Windows 10 and 11.
For MacOS systems, configuration is also possible via the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT).
- Starting automatic configuration
- Additional network settings under Windows 11
- Network settings under Windows 10 and 11
- Establishing a connection with eduroam
Search for the “Services” application and run it. Make sure that the service 'Wired AutoConfig' has started, i.e. that the service is 'Running'.
If the service is not running, you can call up its properties by double-clicking on it and click “Start” under the “General” tab.
No other settings are required for the service. Select “OK”. Check that the service status is now 'Running'.
Additional network settings under Windows 11
Open the settings and navigate to Network & Internet → Ethernet.
Expand the menu for the not connected Ethernet connection, find the authentication settings and click the Edit button next to it. In the window that opens, activate authentication and select the “Edit configuration” option.
Please enter the settings as follows:
- EAP method: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Authentication method: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
- Your private identifier: anonymous
- Trusted certificate fingerprints: You can find the required fingerprint under Radius certificate in the GÉANT/TCS, SHA1 fingerprint.
Network settings under Windows 10 and 11
Select the Ethernet connection from the "Network Connections". You can search for the Network Connections or navigate there by opening the Control Panel and navigating to View network status and tasks → Change adapter settings.
Set the 'Properties' of the Ethernet connection (e.g. by double-clicking) without being connected to the network socket.
No changes are necessary in the “Network” tab.
In the “Authentication” tab: Activate IEEE802.1X authentication and select Protected EAP (PEAP) as the method for network authentication:
Under Settings (next to the authentication method), select the AAA Certificate Service under “Trusted root certification authorities”.
If you have selected the item “Activate identity protection”, you must ensure that the domain part of this entry matches that of your user name (here: “@rwth.edufi.de”).
Close the window with “OK”.
Under “Additional settings”, activate the authentication mode and select “User authentication”.
No changes are necessary in the “Sharing” tab.
Select “OK” to save the changes.
Establishing a connection with eduroam
Plug the Ethernet cable into the eduroam network socket. If necessary, authenticate yourself in the “Windows Security” window with your generated eduroam access data (Create eduroam access data)