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+ | ====== eduroam on Android ===== | ||
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+ | **In order to ensure a secure eduroam configuration, | ||
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+ | **Notice when changing the password of your GWDG account:** \\ | ||
+ | If you change your password for your GWDG account after setting up the eduroam profile, the password must also be changed on your Android device. Otherwise the network connection cannot be established. | ||
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+ | ======= eduroam on Android 11+ ====== | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 100%> | ||
+ | If you are using a **Samsung** device with **Android 11**, you will need to still use the CAT tool as explained for Android up to version 10. You will have to search for " | ||
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+ | Please install [[https:// | ||
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+ | ++++ Step-by-step image instruction (please click) | | ||
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+ | 1. Install the app [[https:// | ||
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+ | 2. Press on the search field and search for your institution. Please note that at the moment, you will need to search for " | ||
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+ | 3. Select your institution and press " | ||
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+ | 4. Enter your credentials as listed [[en: | ||
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+ | 5. You should now be able to connect to eduroam. | ||
+ | It is possible that you will still see an error message "< | ||
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+ | ++++ If you experience errors (please click) | | ||
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+ | 1. Please remove your existing connections to eduroam and try again. | ||
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+ | 2. Please make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Otherwise you may see the following: | ||
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+ | 3. If you are using a Samsung device, please use the CAT tool as explained below and search for " | ||
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+ | 4. If you still cannot connect, please contact our [[https:// | ||
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+ | ======= eduroam on Android 4.4 - Android 10.x ====== | ||
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+ | Please install and configure the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ++++ Step-by-step image instruction (please click) | | ||
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+ | 1. The configuration wizard (CAT app) is required to ensure secure configuration. This can be obtained from the [[https:// | ||
+ | Please pay attention to the provider information " | ||
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+ | 2. After you have installed the " | ||
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+ | 3.1. If the location service is activated in your phone and you are currently in Goettingen, you should see the **University of Goettingen** and the **GWDG Goettingen** under " | ||
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+ | 3.2. Another possibility is to download the profile file from the download page via a direct link [[https:// | ||
+ | After downloading via the button, select your institute from the " | ||
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+ | 4. Confirm with " | ||
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+ | 5. Then enter your e-mail address and password. Use the e-mail address according to the [[en: | ||
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+ | 6. Finally, the device settings for the installed profile are displayed. | ||
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+ | Please **do not delete** the eduroam CAT-Tool after completing the installation, | ||
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+ | ======Manual eduroam configuration====== | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 80%> | ||
+ | **Please use the CAT-App to ensure a secure configuration!** | ||
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+ | Only perform the manual configuration if it is not possible to configure an eduroam connection using | ||
+ | [[de: | ||
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+ | ++++ Please click here for instructions | | ||
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+ | ====Instructions for installing the root certificate for WLAN use==== | ||
+ | In order to establish a secure connection with eduroam, it is necessary to have the root certificate loaded and installed. Although the certificate is already included in Android, it is used by default only for VPN and applications, | ||
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+ | **Download certificate** \\ | ||
+ | You can download the current root certificate for „T-Telesec Global Root Class 2“ (valid until Oktober 1, 2033) using following [[https:// | ||
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+ | A link is also available at [[http:// | ||
+ | Alternatively, | ||
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+ | **Install certificate** \\ | ||
+ | Now you are ready to install the CA certificate on your device. Go to the download folder in the file manager (Explorer) and tap the certificate file. If you have no screenlock set so far, you will be prompted to set up a trusted screenlock for your device. The system will redirect you to the device' | ||
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+ | **CA certificate Installation using Barcode Scanner** \\ | ||
+ | Select the QR Scanner or Barcode Scanner App from your device. If you do not have a Barcode scanner on your device, you can install it via Play Store. Scan one of the following QR codes and open the detected link in browser. | ||
+ | |[[https:// | ||
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+ | Install the certificate file by choosing the name and purpose. After confirming your entries, you will receive a pop-up message indicating that the certificate has been successfully installed. | ||
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+ | ===Note when deleting a WLAN profile=== | ||
+ | The root certificate must be reinstalled after deleting a wireless profile that used the certificate. Please note that for some Android devices it is not possible to reuse a name that has already been assigned. If necessary, delete an existing eduroam Wi-Fi profile in order to properly configure the certificate verification. To delete or edit a Wi-Fi profile, tap and hold on the existing Wi-Fi profile and select the option to remove from the context menu. | ||
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+ | ==== Manual eduroam configuration guide ==== | ||
+ | **Please note that the menu navigation of different Android devices (depending on the manufacturer) may differ slightly.** | ||
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+ | If you are in the reception area of the eduroam WLAN network, tap -> **Settings** → **Connections** → **Wi-Fi** to select the **eduroam** network. To display the available networks, your Wi-Fi must be activated. In a new window, you will be prompted to enter the **eduroam configuration parameters** (see [[en: | ||
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+ | The screenshot for the network settings shows the login data for a GWDG account as an example. | ||
+ | As " | ||
+ | Please enter **eduroam@gwdg.de** as " | ||
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+ | If you are out of range of the eduroam Wi-Fi network, you can set up eduroam manually via -> **Settings** → **Connections** → **Wi-Fi** → **Add network**. | ||
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+ | ==== eduroam configuration table==== | ||
+ | | **Network name** \\ (please type in using lowercase) | ||
+ | | **Security** | ||
+ | | **EAP Method** | ||
+ | | **Phase 2-Authentifizierung** | ||
+ | | ** CA certificate** \\ (see [[|Root certificate]]) | ||
+ | | ** Identity** \\ (see section [[https:// | ||
+ | | ** Anonymous identity** \\ | eduroam@gwdg.de | ||
+ | | **Password** | ||
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+ | =====Update the Wi-Fi password after changing the GWDG account password===== | ||
+ | **Note:** Update your WiFi password on your Android device after changing password for your account. If you have changed the password or entered an incorrect one, an " | ||
+ | Tap and hold the saved network eduroam to delete or change connection settings. Select " | ||
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+ | =====Storage of the Wi-Fi password ===== | ||
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+ | Android devices offer the backup of data at Google. This allows extensive personal data, including the WLAN password, to be stored unencrypted on Google servers. This function is activated by default in a Google account that has been set up. | ||
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+ | According to the university' | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 85%> | ||
+ | According to [[http:// | ||
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+ | As an alternative backup solution can be e.g. the App Helium may be used (check German article in “GWDG-Nachrichten” [[https:// | ||
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