Joining Eduroam (Wi-Fi)

Overview

Williams primary wireless network for Faculty , Staff and Students is eduroam.

Requirements

This network is for computers, smart phones and tablets. If you have a another device like a gaming system or smart TV please go use these directions: https://oit.williams.edu/help-guides/wifi-and-wired-connections/network-device-registration/

Instructions

The recommended way to connect is via eduroam's configuration tool. First connect to the Williams Wi-Fi portal (Williams -College) and choose the eduroam option. Then open a browser (i.e. Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and navigate to the website https://cat.eduroam.org/. On the site choose Williams from the list of colleges then run the tool once it downloads. You should use your Williams email address and password to set up the connection. For more detailed instructions on connecting your specific device to eduroam see below.

Windows

First connect to the Williams Wi-Fi portal (Williams-College) then select the Eduroam option. Now click this link to get to the eduroam configuration tool directly: https://cat.eduroam.org/ . On the Cat tool site select ‘Click here to download your eduroam installer’. From the menu, select Williams College. If Williams College does not appear, search for it in the bar. Now click the eduroam button to download the cat tool.

Now select and run the eduroam installer file, from your downloads. Follow the prompts to configure eduroam on your device. When prompted use your Williams email address and password for credentials:

After finishing the eduroam installer You should now see 'eduroam®' in your list of Wi-Fi networks. Click connect to use that network. You should now be automatically connected to eduroam while on campus.

macOS

First connect to the Williams Wi-Fi portal (Williams-College) and select Eduroam. Now open a browser (i.e. Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and navigate to the website https://cat.eduroam.org/

On the cat tool site select ‘Click here to download your eduroam installer’. From the drop down menu, select Williams College. If Williams College does not appear, search for it in the bar. Now click the eduroam button to download the cat tool.

Now select and run the eduroam mobileconfig file, from your downloads. That will place a profile for eduroam on your device. To install the profile go to your system preferences using the Apple menu, select 'Profiles', find eduroam® in the list and click install. You should use your Williams email address and password when prompted. After the profile installs it should show as 'Verified'.

Now you should be able to select eduroam from your list of available Wi-Fi networks.

Android

OIT recommends downloading and running the geteduroam app from the Google Play store before connecting to our Wi-Fi network. Please open the play store on your device to search for then install 'geteduroam'. Once installed open the app and follow the prompts to connect using your Williams email address and password

https://www.geteduroam.app/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.eduroam.geteduroam

iOS/iPadOS

OIT recommends downloading and running the geteduroam app from the Apple App Store before connecting to our Wi-Fi network. Please open the app store on your device to search for then install 'geteduroam'. Once installed open the app and follow the prompts to connect using your Williams email address and password

https://www.geteduroam.app/

https://apps.apple.com/no/app/geteduroam/id1504076137

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