eduroam, the University's free Wi-Fi service is available across all of our campuses and in Halls of Residence.
It's free to join and once you have configured your phone, tablet or laptop, it can be used at other universities that use eduroam.
Connecting to eduroam is easy, but please ensure you log in with your University username followed by "@soton.ac.uk", e.g. ab1c15@soton.ac.uk.
All staff and students can connect to eduroam and if you are on the go across campus, your Wi-Fi connection will move with you. If you lose connection between sites, you will automatically be reconnected as soon as you get back in range.
You can use the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool to configure your device to get connected or if you prefer, some simple instructions for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets are below.
For more information:
- Connecting your laptop to eduroam from Windows or macOS
- How to connect your mobile device to eduroam
Please be aware that you may not be able to connect your printer, smart TV, or voice activated speaker/digital assistant via eduroam. Instead you can use SOTON-IoT. Find out how in this step-by-step guide.
eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool
If you need help connecting to Eduroam, you can use the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool:
- Search for University of Southampton. You will need access to an alternative network connection (eg: 3/4/5G) to complete this step.
- Download and install the profile relevant to your device/operating system
iPhone/iPad
- Go to ‘Settings’ and choose ‘Wi-Fi’
- Select the ‘eduroam’ network. If it is not listed then you are not near an eduroam wireless point and need to move to another location (more central University location).
- Type in your University login details (your University username followed by @soton.ac.uk, as for example: ab1c23@soton.ac.uk) and your password
- Press ‘Join’.
- Then select ‘Accept’ on the certificate prompt
You will now be connected to the eduroam wireless network. You should not need to re-enter your details until your iSolutions password is changed.
Android
- Select ‘Wireless and networks’
- Select ‘Wi-Fi’
- Select the ‘eduroam’ network. If it is not listed then you are not near an eduroam wireless point and need to move to another location (more central University location).
- Complete the connection configuration as follow:
- a. EAP = PEAP
- b. Identity: enter your University username followed by @soton.ac.uk (for example: ab1c23@soton.ac.uk)
- c. Password: enter your University password
- d. CA certificate: chose ‘don’t validate’
- e. Under the ‘Advanced’ section: Phase 2 = MSCHAPV2
- f. ‘Anonymous Identity’ field: keep it blank
- g. Domain: enter 'soton.ac.uk'
- Click ‘Connect’
You will now be connected to the eduroam wireless network. You should not need to re-enter your details until your iSolutions password is changed.