This article explains how to connect to the UC Berkeley Campus eduroam WiFi network on a device running Windows 11.
Before you Begin
Before you can connect to eduroam, you must have a username and password set up in the wireless system. Your username is your CalNet ID followed by "@berkeley.edu". This may not be your email address, if you have selected a different email address.
If you have not yet created a WiFi key, navigate to Wi-Fi Keys website https://wifi-keys.berkeley.edu and follow the prompts. Instructions can be found here: Creating a WiFi Key and Managing WiFi Keys
Connecting Windows 11 to eduroam
1. Click on the network icon in the system status tray on the bottom right hand of the desktop to open information panel.
2. Select the WiFi button to display the wireless network list, it may already be connected to a network, such as Berkeley-Visitor. It may take a few moments for your computer to identify and list all available wireless networks
3. Scroll through the list until you find eduroam, then click on it.
4. Select the Connect automatically option if it not already checked, and then click Connect
5. You will be prompted to approve connecting to the network, click Connect
6. You will be prompted to log into the network and should use the following settings and then click OK
- Use my Windows user account: Unselected
- Name: your eduroam WiFi ID (example oski@berkeley.edu)
- Password: your eduroam WiFi Key
6. Windows may prompt you to approve the connection to eduroam again
6. If you have entered the information as listed along with your correct WiFi ID and Key your device should connect to the eduroam network
If you have issues connecting to eduroam try rebooting your device and go through these steps again. If this does not resolve connectivity please contact us for help:
- Faculty, staff, and student employees - contact IT Client Services.
- All other students - contact Student Technology Services