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

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

3. Click Start Connection Wizard

4. 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

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

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