Accept the New eduroam Security Certificate

Overview

On a regular basis, Florida Tech issues a new certificate for the eduroam WiFi network.  Some devices will automatically upgrade to the new certificate, while others will be unable to connect to the wireless network and internet until they accept the new certificate. 

Do not be alarmed if your device says the certificate is "not verified."  Make sure you tap or click the Accept button when prompted. The issuing server will be pf.fit.edu.

Instructions

Before You Begin

Be sure that you:


Next Steps

If your computer or mobile device stopped connecting to eduroam:

  • Remove the existing wireless network by telling your device to 'forget' the eduroam network
  • Add it again from the list of available networks
  • Sign in with your TRACKS username (example: ppanther@fit.edu) and password
  • Accept the certificate when prompted

If you are still not able to connect, visit the Tech Support Center located in Shaw Hall, 1st floor, for assistance between the hours of 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday.


Windows 10

Windows 10 devices do not appear to be prompted for the certificate update.  The symptom will just be that your Windows 10 device will not connect to Wi-Fi.  Follow these steps to re-connect:

  • Click the START button and type "Change Wi-Fi Settings"
  • Click to open the Change Wi-Fi Settings window and then click Manage Known Networks
  • Click WWUwireless-Secure and then click Forget
  • Click the back-arrow to return to the previous page for Wi-Fi settings
  • Click Show Available Networks
  • Select EduRoam
  • Click Connect
  • Authenticate with your TRACKS username and password
  • Click Connect
  • You will be asked if you would like to continue connecting. Click Connect again
  • Your Windows 10 device should now be connected.

Mac OS

Mac OS users can click the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right of their display to access wireless settings.


Android

Android users can forget or connect to wireless networks by going to the Settings app.

The settings for Android 11 devices running the latest security patch are as follows:

  • EAP Method = PEAP
  • Phase 2 =  None
  • CA Certificate = Do not validate
  • Identity = Your TRACKS username (example: ppanther@fit.edu)
  • Anonymous Identity = Leave Blank
  • Domain = fit.edu
  • Password = Your Universal Password

iOS

iOS users can forget or connect to wireless networks by going to the Settings app.

 

Details

Article ID: 10610
Created
Tue 1/23/24 12:05 PM
Modified
Tue 1/23/24 4:09 PM