Connecting Your Windows Device to eduroam Wi-Fi

Question

How do I get connect to eduroam from my windows computer? 

Device Applicability

This article applies to:

  • Personal Devices: Equipment owned and maintained by individual users. 

Note: If this article specifies "State-Owned Devices," the steps, tools, or solutions may not work on personal devices due to administrative restrictions or licensing requirements. 

Overview

First Time Setup - Off Campus

You can install the Eduraom certificate from off campus. This will allow your computer to find and connect to Eduroam the next time you are on campus.

1. Open a web browser and navigate to wifi.mnsu.edu

2. Follow Steps 4-11 of the On Campus Directions.

First Time Setup - On Campus

eduroam is the preferred secure Wi-Fi network for all students, faculty and staff to use with their personally owned devices. Enroll your device to enjoy Wi-Fi access throughout this campus as well as other eduroam-participating institutions. To connect to eduroam, you must have an active StarID account, a data or internet connection.  

  1.  Open your Wi-Fi settings and click Connect next to MavGUEST 
  2. Click Open browser and connect 
  3. Click Set Up eduroam to begin the eduroam onboarding process

 

  1. Click Join Now 

  1. Download the setup file when prompted
  2. Go to your downloaded folder and run the installer WiFi_Minnesota_State_University_Mankato_Wrapper.exe
  3. Click Next to proceed with the setup

  1. A browser window will open. Sign in with your StarID and password 
  2. Click Next to continue.
  3. Once you see the message Joined press Done to close the program
  4. Your Windows computer should now be connected to the eduroam Wi-Fi network if eduroam is available where your Windows computer is located.
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