Camosun offers two wireless networks for you to choose from. 啦堯梗泭camosunnetwork is available at both campuses and gives you your quick internet fix. 啦堯梗泭eduroamnetwork is available at both campusesandat other schools that are part of Eduroamworldwide.
Why are there two wireless networks?
啦堯梗泭eduroamnetwork is securedata sent from your laptop or phone is encrypted. Depending on what operating system your device uses it might require more work to set up the connection, but after that you should connect to Eduroam automatically whenever youre on campus.
啦堯梗泭camosunnetwork is quicker to connect to, but you have to log into it every time youre on campus. Itsnotsecured, so data sent from your device to the wireless antenna could be snooped on by others. The camosun network is handy if you need to Google something quickly or pop on Facebook, but we highly recommend you use Eduroam. The camosun network is only open to students.
Connecting to the camosun network
To connect to the Camosun network you need aand password.
- View the list of wireless networks on your device. Select thecamosunnetwork from the list
- Depending on your device, you may be automatically redirected to the Camosun wireless log in page
- If youre not automatically redirected, open your web browser and try to go to any non-Camosun website (e.g.,)
- On the wireless log in page, enter your Camosun domain credentials.
Connecting to the eduroam network
To connect to the Camosun network you need aand password. Your Eduroam username is your Camosun ID@camosun.ca. Example:C0123456@camosun.ca.
Option 1 Use the Eduroam setup tool
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Camosun uses the Eduroam configuration tool developed by. This program will install the Eduroam network profile on your Windows computer and perform the initial configuration.
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- Download the
- Unzip the downloaded file and runCamosun Eduroam Setup
- Enter your Eduroam username and password and clickStart Setup
- Once setup is complete click theExit泭莉喝喧喧棗紳
NoteIf the Eduroam configuration tool gets stuck attempting to connect to Eduroam or obtain an IP address please be patient. After a few connection attempts the tool will finish and you can click the Exit button. If your computer doesnt automatically connect to Eduroam, turn the wireless off and back on.
Option 2 Configure Eduroam manually
General instructions for Windows
Specific steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you use. Click any of the screenshots on this page to see a larger version.
- Open the Control Panel and locate the Network and Sharing Center
- Select Set up a new connection or network then Manually connect to a wireless network
- Enter the following information then click Next:
- Network name: eduroam
- Security type:WPA2-Enterprise
- Encryption type: AES
- Checked: Start this connection automatically
- Select Change connection settings to open the eduroam Wireless Network Properties dialogue box
- Select the Security tab and verify the following:
- Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
- Encryption type: AES
- Network authentication method: Microsoft - Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Checked:Remember my credentials for this connection each time Im logged on
- Select the Settings button and verify the following:
- Checked: Validate server certificate & GlobalSign Root CA (in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities list)
- Select Authentication Method: Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
- Select the 唬棗紳款勳眶喝娶梗 button:
- Unchecked: Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)
- Unchecked: Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)
- Click OK to close the EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties dialogue box
- Click OK to close the Protected EAP Properties dialogue box
- Select Advanced settings in the eduroam Wireless Network Properties dialogue box
- Under the 802.1X settings tab:
- Checked: Specify authentication mode
- Authentication mode: User authentication
- Click OK to close the eduroam Wireless Network Properties dialogue box
- Click Close to finish the Manually connect to a wireless network process
- Select the wireless icon on the Windows taskbar, then select eduroam and connect
- Enter your Eduroam username and password in the Windows Security dialogue box and click OK
Mac OS X 10.8 and newer
While we only provide support for OS X version 10.8 or newer, you should be able to connect to Eduroam using older versions of OS X. Steps shown below may be different for older versions.
- Click the wireless icon in the menu bar and selecteduroamfrom the list of wireless networks
- Enter the following information in theWi-Fi network credentialsdialogue box:
- Mode: Automatic
- Username: Your Eduroam username
- Password: Your Eduroam password
- Checked:Remember this network
- 唬梭勳釵域泭Join
Note:Your credentials are stored in yourloginkeychain. To change or edit your credentials, open theKeychain Accessprogram in the Applications Utilities folder.
iOS 8 and newer
While we only provide support for iOS 8 or newer, you should be able to connect to Eduroam on older versions of iOS. Steps shown below may be different for older versions.
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- Select theWi-Fi泭釵硃喧梗眶棗娶聆
- 啦硃梯泭eduroamin the list of wireless networks
- Enter your Eduroam username and password in the dialogue box that opens and tapJoin
Android 4.x and newer
- Open the list of wireless networks and tap oneduroam
- Enter the following information in the eduroam dialogue box:
- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
- CA certificate: (unspecified) or Dont Validate
- Identity: Your Eduroam username
- Password: Your Eduroam password
- 啦硃梯泭Connect
Note:Your Android device may connect and disconnect from Eduroam a couple of times before staying connected.