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For the configuration of the (WiFi) network "eduroam" you can simply use the configuration assistant "geteduroam". This application will automatically configure the network using user certificates, similar to our eduVPN service. These user certificates are then valid for the whole semester (or start of the next one to be precise) before a re-authentication is needed.
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For the setup process a internet connection is necessary - you can use mobile data or your network at home. If you are on campus you can also use the public @BayernWLAN for this.
Install the 'geteduroam' application
The entire geteduroam project is open source and is available on GitHub: https://github.com/geteduroam/linux-app - Prebuilt installation packages for the Linux app are available as Debian packages, as RPM packages or as platform-independent Flatpak via the Linux app store ‘Flathub’. There are also some unofficial packages, e.g. in the Arch User Repository.
For advanced users, in addition to the option of installing the command line version of geteduroam, you could also create the certificates manually and configure the NetworkManager or WPA_Supplicant directly.
Debian based Distros (Debian/Ubuntu/Linux Mint etc.)
Many distributions such as Ubuntu or Linux Mint provide a graphical installer for .deb packages (e.g. gdebi or captain), in which case you can simply download the file via the link and install it with a simple double-click.
- Download the newest Version for your device
→ For ARM based devices like the Raspberry PI or Pinebook replace "amd64" with "arm64"Shellwget -nv "https://github.com/geteduroam/linux-app/releases/latest/download/geteduroam-gui_linux_amd64.deb" -O /tmp/geteduroam-gui.deb
- Install the packageShell
sudo apt-get install /tmp/geteduroam-gui.deb
RPM Distributionen (RedHat/Fedora/OpenSUSE)
- Download the newest Version for your device
→ For ARM based devices like the Raspberry PI or Pinebook replace "amd64" with "arm64"Shellwget -nv "https://github.com/geteduroam/linux-app/releases/latest/download/geteduroam-gui_linux_amd64.rpm" -O /tmp/geteduroam-gui.rpm
- Install the package
→ Ideally select your Distros own package manager instead of using 'rpm' (e.g. dnf, yum, zypper or yast), so that all dependencies will be resolved and installed correctlyShellsudo rpm -i /tmp/geteduroam-gui.rpm
Cross-Distro Package (Flatpak via Flathub)
Flatpak/Flathub
For a installation from Flathub the Flatpak package manager and the Flathub repository must be set up prior to the installation. Most modern (beginner friendly) distributions, except the Ubuntu family, ship this by default. If in doubt you can find guides for most Distros on the website of the project: https://flathub.org/setup
- Install from Flathub: ( https://flathub.org/apps/app.eduroam.geteduroam )
- Alternatively use the command line:Shell
sudo flatpak --system install flathub app.eduroam.geteduroam
First setup of eduroam
- After the installation start the application "geteduroam"
- Search for "Augsburg" and select "Universität Augsburg" from the search results
→ If names are displayed in english select "University of Augsburg"
→ If you encounter problems type our direct URL: https://geteduroam.rz.uni-augsburg.de and select it
- Your default web browser will be opened for the next steps
- Login with your preferred login method
→ Either with the university Microsoft Account, your Passkey or with the RZ-Kennung, password and 2FA-Code
- Allow the login with your user information via "Ja, ich stimme zu" ("Yes, I accept")
- "Approve" the App to retrieve a certificate for you
- After the success message you can close the browser (tab) and return to the App
- The certificate is valid until the beginning of the next semester before a re-authentication is needed
- Optional: Enable a notification to warn when the certificate is about to expire
- The setup is now finished - you can now connect to eduroam
