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How to connect your Apple device to eduroam

Below are instructions on how to connect your Apple device to the eduroam wireless network. Please ensure that you are connected to the SwanseaUni-setup wireless network when following the instructions relevant to your device. Register your device before following our instructions to connect to our Wi-Fi network.

How to connect your Mac to eduroam

The wireless service enables members of the University to connect to the University network and the Internet using their own computers and devices. The service is available across University sites and Halls of residence. This guide contains instructions for connecting a Mac computer to the eduroam wireless network.

Automatic Setup

To follow these instructions, please ensure you are connected to SwanseaUni-setup.

OSX 10.10, 11, and 12 have the ability to load Wi-Fi settings from a special configuration file. It is important that you are using Safari to view this page and click the link in Step 1 below. If you are using another browser you will need to save the configuration file and manually load it:

  1. The configuration script can be found here: Swansea Mobileconfig script
  2. Once you click the link, you will be prompted to install the profile.
  3. Install it, and enter your Swansea University email address and password. 
  4. Once installed, click the Wi-Fi icon on the top menu bar. Select eduroam from the drop-down menu to connect to eduroam.

Manual Setup

If the automatic configuration file does not work you will need to follow the manual instructions.
These can be found here: How to connect your Mac to eduroam - manual instructions

 

How to connect your iPhone/iPad to eduroam

Below are instructions on how to connect your iPhone or iPad to the eduroam wireless network. Please ensure you are reading these instructions from the SwanseaUni-setup wireless network.

Automatic Setup

iPhones have the ability to load enterprise Wi-Fi settings from a special configuration file.

  1. The configuration script can be found here: Swansea iPhone/iPad Mobileconfig script
  2. Once you click the link, you will be prompted to install the profile.
  3. Install it, and enter your Swansea University email address and password. 
  4. Once installed, you can then connect your device to the eduroam network via the device's Wi-Fi settings.

Manual Setup

If the automatic configuration file does not work you will need to follow the manual instructions.
These can be found here: How to connect your iPhone or iPad to eduroam - manual instructions