WiFi and Wired Network Connection

Instructions for connecting to Eduroam, campus wired network, and WUSTL 2.0 campus WiFi.

Connecting to Eduroam

Eduroam (education roaming) is the primary Washington University network that provides secure, WUSTL KEY-enabled access to the WUSTL community and sponsored affiliates at participating institutions around the world. Available in more than 60 countries, Eduroam is an ideal solution for WashU students or faculty traveling overseas and within the United States.

Instructions for Connecting to Eduroam

While each device configuration is different, they all follow the same basic directions:

  1. Select the wireless network eduroam from the list of wireless networks.
  2. Select Connect (check Connect Automatically, if you’d like).
  3. Enter your WUSTL Key username with an @wustl.edu after it.
    • For example, if your WUSTL Key is jemurray you would enter jemurray@wustl.edu for the username.
  4. Enter your WUSTL Key password.
  5. You may be prompted to accept a certificate, select OKAcceptAgree and Accept, or Continue (it varies based on your device type).
    • If a window appears requesting additional settings, complete as such:
      • EAP Method: PEAP
      • Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPv2
      • Certificate: None or Unavailable
      • Anonymous: Leave blank
      • Username: WustlKeyUsername@wustl.edu
      • Password: Wustl Key password
    • Android users may need to select a CA certificate setting.  Choose Do not validate (or Not Required or None, depending on your system).  You may also need to specify your Phase 2 Authentication as MSCHAPv2.
  6. You are now connected to eduroam.
  • If you are unable to connect following these instructions, you may have to check your advanced settings, by following How to add the Eduroam wireless network.
  • As a third-party service, there are times when the login might not work initially; trying again from a different location or an hour or two later typically works.
  • For a list of participating Eduroam institutions, check the Eduroam website.

Instructions for Connecting to WUSTL 2.0

While Eduroam offers our primary internet access, WUSTL 2.0 is also available as a backup when students need it.

Wireless Network

To connect your device to the wireless network follow the steps below:

  1. On your device, select the network called “wustl-2.0” – Your device will automatically establish a connection to it after selecting it.
  2. Open any web browser on your computer such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.
  3. In your browser, navigate to an external webpage such as www.google.com.
  4. Your browser will automatically be re-directed to a page outlining network use policies.
  5. Once the policy page loads, scroll down and click the link labeled “Proceed to the Registration Page.”
  6. Once the registration page loads, fill out the form with your WUSTL-key and contact information, then click “Register”
  7. When the page stating that registration is complete appears, reboot your computer.
  8. After your computer reboots, open a webpage such as www.wustl.edu to verify that your device is properly connected.

If you wish to connect a smart TV, game console, Apple TV, TiVo, ROKU box, or other device that does not have a web browser, you must manually register the MAC address for those devices on the manual device registration page.

Wired Network

To connect your device to the wired network, follow these simple steps:

  1. Plug your computer’s network cable* into a network port in your residence (governed by WU Residential Life).
  2. Open any web browser on your computer such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.
  3. In your browser, navigate to an external webpage such as www.google.com.
  4. Your browser will automatically be re-directed to a page outlining network use policies.
  5. Once the policy page loads, scroll down and click the link labeled “Proceed to the Registration Page.”
  6. Once the registration page loads, fill out the form with your WUSTL-key and contact information, then click “Register.”
  7. When the page stating that registration is complete appears, reboot your computer.
  8. After your computer reboots, open a webpage such as www.wustl.edu to verify that your device is properly connected.

* If you did not bring a network cable for your computer, you can purchase one from the Washington University Bookstore in the Mallinckrodt Center or from Bear Necessities in the Umrath Residential Hall.

Important: Note that our network does not support multicast functionality. Certain devices such as Google Chromecast and Apple TV might see reduced functionality.