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
- Select "Settings" on the device, then select "WiFi". If WiFi is not yet enabled, enable it here.
- 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.
- For "EAP method," select "PEAP".
- For "Phase 2 authentication," select "MSCHAPV2".
WARNING: Do not enable "validation of certificate".
- 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.
- Under "Password", enter password for your UMS account.
- Select "Connect".
- 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