Eduroam is a global Wi-Fi service that enables a fast and secure wireless internet connection to visiting university researchers, students, staff, and faculty anywhere an Eduroam connection is available. Over 600 institutions around the world use Eduroam, and those users can access any institution’s Eduroam connection so long as they have a valid and active school profile. To see if your destination institution provides Eduroam, click the following link: https://eduroam.org/where/. 

Who Can Access Eduroam at Illinois State University? 

Anyone that has an active ISU ULID account can access the Eduroam connection on campus and use the connection interchangeably with “ISUNET”.  

Those who are visiting from an institution that also uses Eduroam will be able to connect to ISU’s Eduroam network immediately. Students, staff, and faculty visiting the university will simply need to use their account information given to them from their institution to log in. 

What Types of Devices Can Access Eduroam? 

Smart phones, tablets, and laptops are able to connect to Eduroam. Simply access your network list from your device and input your credentials. 

Should I Use Eduroam or ISUNET? 

Functionally, there is no difference between Eduroam and ISUNET. Eduroam is recommended for those who frequently visit other Universities. You can access it the same way as you would ISUNET by going into http://wifisetup.ilstu.edu

How Do I Connect to Eduroam? 

For those with an active ISU ULID account wanting to connect to Eduroam, perform the following: 

1. Access the wireless network list on your device and select  Eduroam. 
2. Enter your full ISU email address in the Username field and your ISU ULID account password in the Password field.
3. Select  Connect to connect to “Eduroam”. 

What to do if You get the “Can’t Connect” Error 

If you are presented with a “Can’t Connect” error when attempting to connect to Eduroam’s Network, you will want to “Forget the Network.” 

For instructions on “Forgetting the Network” on various devices, please refer to the following articles: 

• Forgetting Wireless Networks in Microsoft Windows
• Forgetting Wireless Networks on a Mac
• Forgetting Networks on Android Devices
• Forgetting Networks on iOS Devices
• Preventing Network Connectivity Issues on Apple Devices

Illinois State University Visitors 

1. Access the wireless network list on your device and select Eduroam. 
2. Enter the “Full Email Address” for your institution in the Username field, and your password in the Password field. 
3. Select Connect to connect to “Eduroam”. 

How to Get Help

Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:

• Phone: (309) 438-4357
• Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
• Submit a Request via Web Form: Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help
• Live Chat: Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help