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What is eduroam?
eduroam (pronounced ed-you-roam) is short for education roaming and is a secure, worldwide wireless network service developed by and for the international research and education community. eduroam allows students, faculty, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity when visiting other participating institutions by simply connecting via their credentials (i.e., email address and password) provided by their home institution.
Central Michigan University is now participating as an eduroam member, providing access to all students, faculty, and staff to connect while traveling!
Where is eduroam available?
eduroam is available at thousands of participating institutions and organizations across the United States and in over 100 countries worldwide. Please use the following maps to locate participating organizations and hotspots.
NOTE: The eduroam wireless network will be made available across CMU’s campus throughout the month of July 2025.
Benefits of eduroam
Secure Connectivity: eduroam provides secure access to Wi-Fi, limiting the need to coordinate and connect to unique and potentially unencrypted guest networks.
Ease of Use: Once set up, devices will automatically connect to the Internet via eduroam at any participating institution worldwide.
Global Reach: Available in thousands of locations across dozens of countries, eduroam supports research and learning by keeping you connected wherever you are.
How to Connect to eduroam
- Select the eduroam Network: From your device’s Wi-Fi settings, choose "eduroam" from the list of available networks.
- Enter your Credentials: When prompted, enter your Global ID + @cmich.edu, (e.g., globalid@cmich.edu) and password.
- Accept Certificate: If prompted, Accept or Trust the security certificate to complete the connection.
NOTE: Some devices (e.g., Android mobile devices) may require additional manual configuration to connect. These details have been provided below.
General Android Configuration
- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
- CA certificate: Don't validate
- Identity: globalid@cmich.edu
- Anonymous Identity: (leave blank)
- Password: (Your CMU GlobalID password)
- Auto reconnect: Checked
Google Pixel Configuration
- EAP Method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
- CA certificate: Use system certificates
- Minimum TLS version: TLS v1.0
- Online Certificate Status: Do not verify
- Domain: cmich.edu
- Identity: globalid@cmich.edu
- Anonymous identity: (leave blank)
- Password: (Your CMU GlobalID password)
Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect, ensure you enter your username in the following format globalid@cmich.edu. Additionally, an email alias (e.g., firstname.lastname@cmich.edu) will not be accepted as a valid username.
Verify that the institution you are visiting participates in the eduroam network by browsing the locator map:
If issues persist, please contact the CMU Help Desk for support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I use eduroam on CMU’s campus?
A: The eduroam network will be made available on CMU's campus in July 2025. Additionally, you can connect to eduroam at other participating institutions using your globalid@cmich.edu and password.
Q: Is eduroam free to use?
A: eduroam is free to use for students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions. CMU pays an annual fee calculated on current student enrollment to provide this access to all CMU users.
Q: How secure is eduroam?
A: eduroam requires the use of 802.1x protocol (WPA2-enterprise), which provides end-to-end encryption, similar to the 'CMICH' wireless network provided on campus. Additional technical details can be found on the eduroam website.
Q: Where can I find more information?
A: For more detailed information, including a list of participating institutions, visit the eduroam website to learn more.