Configuring eduroam Wi-Fi for Linux
Set up your Linux device to automatically connect to eduroam, UB’s secure, preferred Wi-Fi network, whenever you are on campus. While you can set up eduroam from anywhere, you can only access eduroam Wi-Fi when you are on campus (or at other institutions that use eduroam).
Operating System: Linux
Applies To: UB students, faculty, staff, researchers
Last Updated: November 21, 2024
Instructions
Note: Administrative privileges are needed on your device.
1. You can set up your eduroam Wi-Fi before you even come to campus. Determine if you are off campus or on campus:
- Off campus:
- On Campus:
- Select UB Connect from your available Wi-Fi networks
- Open your web browser and go to http://connect.buffalo.edu
2. Click Start Connection Wizard
3. Click Configure and Connect
4. The application will download
5. You will be prompted to download a script called SecureW2_JoinNow.run
6 Click Save File, click OK, then open the Terminal
7. Navigate to the Downloads folder by typing in cd Downloads and press Enter
8. Type in sh SecureW2_JoinNow.run and press Enter to run the script file to configure eduroam
9. Enter your UBITName and UBITName Password in their respective fields and press Enter
10. Re-start your device.
While you can set up eduroam from anywhere, you can only access eduroam Wi-Fi when you are on campus (or at other institutions that use eduroam).
When you arrive at UB, check your device to make sure it connects to eduroam Wi-Fi.
Common Questions
Why do I get an error stating I am missing python dbus file when I try the "sh SecureW2_JoinNow.run" command when I try connect to eduroam with Arch Linux (or a variant)?
Install the libraries. Run in a terminal (case sensitive):
sudo pacman -S python-dbus
Then the "sh SecureW2_JoinNow.run" command will run successfully.
See Also
Still need help?
Contact the UBIT Help Center.