Guide Overview
This guide will explain
- what Eduroam Wi-Fi is
- what credentials (username and password) you can use to access it and where you can connect
- how to set up an Eduroam connection on your device (such as laptop, tablet or phone).
Any steps detailed on this page may vary depending on the device / operating system. Please search online for more specific guidance for your particular device.
What is Eduroam Wi-Fi?
Eduroam (education roaming) is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. Eduroam Wi-Fi allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Wi-Fi internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions, using their home credentials.
User credentials (username and password) required to connect to Eduroam Wi-Fi and connection locations
It is possible to connect with Hull York Medical School credentials, as well as York and Hull University credentials. Users can access Eduroam with these credentials wherever there is an Eduroam connection available.
You can connect to any hotspot with any of your credentials, you do not need to match credentials to the site you are at (for example, you can be logged into Eduroam with Hull University credentials whilst on the York University campus).
It is possible to connect to Eduroam at York and Hull University campuses and some NHS sites. There are also many other locations nationwide where connection is possible. Please click on the following link to access the UK interactive map of available connections; Eduroam interactive map.
NHS sites with Eduroam Wi-Fi connection
- Scunthorpe Hospital Education Centre
- Grimsby Hospital Education Centre
- Scarborough Hospital
- York Hospital
- Castle Hill Hospital
- Hull Royal Infirmary
- Friarage Hospital
Once you have set up your device with an Eduroam connection you can then automatically connect when in range of an Eduroam Wi-Fi hotspot.
Set up a connection to Eduroam Wi-Fi (York University Onboard tool or Eduroam CAT tool)
It is possible to set up your connection to Eduroam via the York University Onboard tool (HYMS or York University credentials) or Eduroam CAT (Hull University credentials or York University credentials). If you encounter any issues, you can choose between both methods.
You can set up the connection / configure your device in advance of being at an Eduroam connection point (such as from home). It will then be ready to connect to Eduroam later when you are in an area with Eduroam coverage.
Please use the University of York ‘Onboard tool’ to set up your Eduroam connection if you wish to connect with your HYMS or York credentials. The below example guidance refers to connecting with HYMS details. Please also see further detailed guidance (including trouble shooting guidance and initial connection to a set up network if needed) on the York University help page; York University Wi-Fi help page.
You may need to complete additional steps / manual steps depending on your device. Please see the additional guidance at the page above, or the additional guidance you are presented with during set up.
Connecting with Hull York Medical School credentials (example steps taken from an Android device)
- Please access the tool by clicking on the following link; https://onboard.york.ac.uk.
- Select the HYMS Staff / Student Option.
- Check the ‘agree to terms and conditions’ box and then click start.
Enter your HYMS username (in the format hyxxxx) and HYMS password. Click continue.- Choose your preferred configuration option (to complete set up and connect or just complete set up to be ready to connect later).
- Download and run the Wireless Client software.
- Enter your HYMS username (in the format hyxxxx@hyms.ac.uk) and password. Click on next.
- Your device is now ready to connect to Eduroam and you will see the below success message.
Navigate to your device Wi-Fi settings to check for an Eduroam connection and to connect manually if required. You can also ‘forget’ a saved network by selecting a network for a few seconds until the option to ‘forget’ appears.
Please use the Eduroam CAT (Configuration Assistant Tool) to set up your Eduroam connection if you wish to connect with your Hull University credentials (also works with York University credentials).
- Please access the tool by clicking on the following link; cat.eduroam.org
You will be prompted to search for your organisation. Search for the relevant organisation, such as “University of Hull”. - Follow the instructions to download the Eduroam installer and connect to Eduroam. Upon successful completion you will see a success message similar to the below.
- Navigate to your device Wi-Fi settings to check for an Eduroam connection and to connect manually if required. You can also ‘forget’ a saved network by selecting a network for a few seconds until the option to ‘forget’ appears.
Please also see further detailed guidance (including initial connection to a guest network if needed) on the Hull University ICT help page, under the section heading ‘Wi-Fi’; Hull University ICT help page.
Additional resources
Please click on the following link to the Eduroam website. The website provides further information about Eduroam and the answers to frequently asked questions; https://www.eduroam.org.
Please also see further detailed guidance (including trouble shooting guidance) on the York University help page; York University Wi-Fi help page.
Please also see further detailed guidance on the Hull University ICT help page (under the section heading ‘Wi-Fi’); Hull University ICT help page.
To contact support at Hull or York universities, please see our following help page; contact us.