How to join the University Wifi network EduRoam (reMarkable tablet)

Users at University of Maine System campuses with “@maine.edu” email addresses can use the Eduroam (“eduroam” SSID) Wi-Fi service at University of Maine System Campuses, or when traveling to another participating institution.

Users from other institutions can use UMS campuses' Wi-Fi  with the credentials from their home institutions. Eduroam is federation of network authentication servers that allow users at participating institutions to access a WPA2 Enterprise encrypted (or “locked”) Wi-Fi network with a common name (the “eduroam” SSID). Eduroam is a global service, to see participating institutions please visit:

EduRoam United States Availability Map

EduRoam Global Availability Map

Instructions for how to connect to the EduRoam Wi-Fi network from a reMarkable 2 writing tablet are below. 

Instructions

  1. Select "Settings" on the device, then select "WiFi". If WiFi is not yet enabled, enable it here.
  2. Select "eduroam" 
    INFO: After selecting a network, you may be asked for a password to protect the credential storage on your device. This message would be from a security setting on your device, and is not prompting you for your WiFi password. Please enter a memorable password to continue.
  3. For "EAP method," select "PEAP".
  4. For "Phase 2 authentication," select "MSCHAPV2". 
    WARNING: Do not enable "validation of certificate".
  5. Under "Identity", enter your UMS email address, including "@maine.edu" (i.e. "first.last@maine.edu") 
    INFO: Some devices may have an "Anonymous identity" field, and this should be left blank.
  6. Under "Password", enter password for your UMS account.
  7. Select "Connect".
  8. Your device should now be connected to eduroam.
INFO: You may now use the eduroam SSID at UMS campuses or remote participating institutions globally, although access will be denied if your password is expired. 

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure "WiFi" is turned on in settings.
  • Connect with the IT Help Desk.

Environment

  • reMarkable writing tablets

 

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Article ID: 159653
Created
Thu 7/11/24 8:54 AM
Modified
Thu 7/11/24 12:29 PM
Applies To
Students
Faculty
Staff

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