Configuring eduroam Wi-Fi for Linux

Set up your Linux device to automatically connect to eduroam, UB’s secure, preferred Wi-Fi network.

Operating System: Linux  

Applies To: UB students, faculty, staff, researchers 

Last Updated: February 14, 2023

Note: Administrative privileges are needed on your device.

1. Select UB Connect from your available Wi-Fi networks

Zoom image: Make sure wi-fi is turned on, select eduroam from available networks Make sure wi-fi is turned on, select eduroam from available networks.

2. Open your web browser and go to http://connect.buffalo.edu

3. Click Start Connection Wizard

Zoom image: Click Start Connection Wizard from the splash screen Click Start Connection Wizard from the splash screen.

4. Click Configure and Connect  

Zoom image: Click Configure and Connect Click Configure and Connect.

5. The application will download

6. You will be prompted to download a script called SecureW2_JoinNow.run

7. Click Save File, click OK, then open the Terminal

Zoom image: Save download SecureW2_JoinNow.run and click OK, then open Terminal Save download SecureW2_JoinNow.run and click OK, then open Terminal.

8. Navigate to the Downloads folder by typing in cd Downloads and press Enter

9. Type in sh SecureW2_JoinNow.run and press Enter to run the script file to configure eduroam

10. Enter your UBITName and UBITName Password in their respective fields and press Enter

Zoom image: Enter your UBITName, UBITName password and click Log In Enter your UBITName, UBITName password and click Log In.

See Also

Registering Personal Printers, Streaming and Gaming Devices on ResNet and UB Wi-Fi
See a list of other U.S. schools that let you connect with eduroam
Search for international locations with eduroam
Still need help?

Contact the UBIT Help Center.