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Eduroam allows students, teachers, and staff to securely access Wi-Fi at thousands of participating universities, libraries, and museums in over 100 countries. Instead of hunting for guest passwords or dealing with public hotspots, you simply open your laptop or phone, and it connects automatically using your home institution’s login.
Connecting to Eduroam is only intended for personal devices. PVCC-issued devices do not need to be connected.
Direct Connection Method (Recommended)
Expand the sections below to learn how to connect your device.
Easiest Method: Should Work For Most Devices (Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS/MacOS, Android)
In the Wi-Fi network settings of your device, select the Eduroam network.
If you are using a Windows or iOS / MacOS device:
- Enter VCCS email e.g. abc12345@email.vccs.edu for the network username
- Enter VCCS / Canvas password for the network password
If you are using an Android device:
- EAP Method: PEAP
- Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPv2.
- CA Certificate: Use System Certificates
- Domain: email.vccs.edu
- Identity: VCCS email e.g. abc12345@email.vccs.edu
- Clear the Anonymous identity text box so that it is empty
- Password: VCCS / Canvas password
Connect and accept the certificate if prompted.
For Chromebook Devices
- In the Chrome browser, go to https://cat.eduroam.org/ and click the Download button
- Search for and select Virginia Community College System
- Download the installer. It will have a .ONC file extension
- Open a new Chrome tab and type chrome://network/ into the address bar
- Under 'Import ONC File', choose the ONC file that was downloaded
- In the Chromebook Wi-Fi settings, select the Eduroam network
Enter:
- Identity: VCCS email e.g. abc12345@email.vccs.edu
- Password: VCCS / Canvas password
For Linux Devices
- In the Chrome browser, go to https://cat.eduroam.org/ and click the Download button
- Search for and select Virginia Community College System
- Download the installer. It will have a .py file extension
- Place the downloaded file onto your desktop
- Open the terminal and enter the following case sensitive commands, without the quotation marks:
- "cd Desktop"
- "python3 eduroam-linux-VCCS.py"
- The eduroam installer should launch, follow the prompts to complete the setup. This screen may vary depending on your distribution of Linux.
Enter:
- UserID: VCCS email e.g. abc12345@email.vccs.edu
- Password: VCCS / Canvas password
App-Based Method
If the above methods are not working to connect your device to Eduroam, follow the detailed VCCS guides below to use the Eduroam app.
Troubleshooting
- In the Wi-Fi settings of your device, 'Forget' the Eduroam network then try the setup again.
- Make sure you are using your correct VCCS credentials, including your VCCS email (username@email.vccs.edu) and password.
Need More Help?
Connect with PVCC Technology Services:
434.961.5400
help@pvcc.edu
Room M832 in the Main Building (Campus Map)