Article Type: How To
Question: How do I connect my Windows laptop to the Eduroam WiFi network?
Answer, Resolution or Steps:
Eduroam is a secure network connection for students and employees with an active StarID. MinnState credentials (StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students) or StarID@minnstate.edu (employees) and StarID password is required to connect to Eduroam. The exception is if you are using an SPC-provided computer)
1. On the bottom right corner of your desktop screen, click on the internet icon. The icon would look like one of the two (2) icons below.
2. Click on Eduroam.
3. Click on "connect".
4. The following information is:
Username: yourStarID@go.minnstate.edu (student) | StarID@minnstate.edu (employee)
Password: Your StarID Password
5. Click on "OK" after inputting the information.
6. Click on "Connect"
Congratulations! You have successfully connected to the Eduroam WiFi. If you are not able to connect, your StarID account may not have been synced. Please follow the instructions on the How do I reset my StarID password? article to update your StarID account.
Summary:
This article provides instructions for connecting a Windows laptop to the Eduroam WiFi network. It applies to faculty, staff, and students using Windows OS on campus.