WiFi setup for Windows 10
Step 0: Please note that the use of eduroam is only possible if you have set a password for the "eduroam" service in the CIM portal.
The setup can be done from home, only step 5 needs to be done on campus. In case you are doing the setup from home, you can skip step 1.
Step 1:
To be able to setup the connection to eduroam, you have to download the configuration assistent. You'll need internet access to do so. If you have an established internet connection, skip this step. You can download the assistent on a different computer and transfer it via USB to the device to want to connect to eduroam, if that is more convenient.
Connect to setup eduroam, a network set up to be used in exactly this case. This network is available at several spots over campus and will only allow you the access to the websites you need to setup your connection. All the information regarding the setup eduroam network and its locations can be found here: setup eduroam WiFi network
Step 2: Download the configuration assistent: Download configuration assistent cat.eduroam.org
Step 3: Execute the downloaded file. Depending on the browser you used, the location of the file can vary. It can be in your Downloads folder (e.g. Google Chrome) or in a temporary folder (e.g. Firefox).
The following screenshot can help you find the file using Firefox. It will appear in the upper right corner of your browser once it's done.
Step 4: Follow the instructions of the configuration assistent as shown in the following pictures.
Click Next.
Click OK. The assistent will continue installing the network profile.
Once it's done click Finish.
Step 5:
Afterwards Windows should inform you that login credentials are needed for the eduroam network.
Enter your username and password. The username has to be of the following pattern:
For employees: suabc123@uni-kiel.de
For students: stu123456@uni-kiel.de
Make sure there is no blank space behind or in front of your username.
Step 6:
After a few seconds you should be connected to eduroam.
Troubleshooting
Authentication error
Make sure your using the correct password, if you're unsure set a new one in the CIM-Service-Portal.
Follow all the steps again, take special care in typing your username as described in step 4.