Please note: This guide was mainly created using CentOS 7. Depending on your Linux version, the interface may look slightly different and the process and settings may differ slightly. See additional notes in footer for Linux Mint settings.
The University uses the Eduroam (Education Roaming) Wi-Fi network. It’s fast, secure and you can use it to get online at many other universities around the world.
Follow these instructions to connect your Linux device to the wireless network.
Step 1: From the desktop, click the icons on the top right next to the date and time, from there hover over and select ‘WiFi Not Connected’ and then click on ‘Select Network’.
Step 2: A new window should appear, select ‘eduroam’ and then click on ‘Connect’.
Step 3: A new window will now appear (similar to the one below) which will ask for a series of information in order to authenticate your device’s connection to the eduroam network.
Tick the box towards the centre of the list that reads, ‘No CA certificate is required’.
Step 4: Once ‘No CA certificate is required’ is ticked the authentication options will change to what you see below. Enter and select the following information for each box:
- Wi-Fi security – WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
- Authentication – Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Domain – Leeds.ac.uk
- Inner authentication – MSCHAPv2
- Username – yourusername@leeds.ac.uk
- Password – Your password for your University account
Leave ‘Anonymous identity’ blank and remember to keep No CA certificate is required ticked!
Step 5: Click ‘Connect’ and you should be met with the below screen.
You should now see a new icon at the top right of your desktop, click the icons again next to the date and time to confirm that you’re connected to the eduroam network.
For Linux Mint, please try this:
- Open 'Network Settings'
- Choose 'Connect to a Hidden Network'
- For Network Name, put the name of the network ('eduroam' - lowercase)
- For Network Security, choose 'WPA & WPA2 Enterprise'
- For Authentication, choose the last option: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- For Certificate - do not validate
- Then add username and password
- Anonymous identity: leave it blank
Having Problems?
If you have any problems the most common causes are:
- The username was entered without adding @leeds.ac.uk at the end
- The password was incorrect - this will lock your account out after a few wrong attempts
Use SSPR to unlock your account or reset your password - The data/time or time zone is incorrect on your device
- Your account is currently disabled
- You have finished your course
If you still can't get connected you can use the Wi-Fi setup network to configure your connection to Eduroam.
If you have problems after following these instructions, please contact the service desk by visiting our article "IT Service Desk - Opening hours and how to contact us"
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