Configuring eduroam Wi-Fi for Windows
Set up your Windows device so that it 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).
Applies To: UB students, faculty, staff, researchers
Last Updated: November 21, 2024
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:
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in your system tray in the lower right corner of your screen and 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. Click Save File
5. In the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click the File Explorer icon.
6. Click Downloads
7. Click WiFi_University_at_Buffalo.exe
8. If you see a popup asking to install the app, select Allow
9. Click Next
10. Enter your UBITName and UBITName Password in their respective fields
11. Once the status bar is complete, click Done
12. 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 doesn't my Windows laptop connect to Wi-Fi?
Install the latest Windows updates on your device (see how) before using Wi-Fi at UB.
See Also
Still need help?
Contact the UBIT Help Center.