Eduroam - Android Client Configuration Instructions

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions for connecting your Android phone or tablet to the eduroam Wi‑Fi network at NHCC. The guide covers both standard PEAP and fallback TTLS configurations to ensure compatibility with various Android versions. 

Instructions

Step 1: Open Wi‑Fi Settings

  1. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi‑Fi.
  2. From the list of available networks, tap eduroam.

Step 2: Configure Security Settings (PEAP)

Fill in the following fields:

Configuration settings
Field Value
EAP method PEAP
Phase 2 authentication MSCHAPV2
CA certificate Use system certificates
Domain metrostate.edu
Identity StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students)
StarID@minnstate.edu (employees)
Anonymous identity (Leave blank)
Password Your StarID password

Step 3: Alternative Configuration (TTLS)

If PEAP fails, configure using TTLS:

Configuration settings
Field Value
EAP method EAP-TTLS
Phase 2 authentication Automatic
CA certificate Do Not Check or Install First Time Certificates
Domain metrostate.edu
Identity StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students)
StarID@minnstate.edu (employees)
Password Your StarID password

Step 4: Set MAC Address Type

To avoid connection issues caused by randomized MAC addresses:

  1. While on the eduroam network settings screen, tap Advanced options.
  2. Locate MAC address type (or Privacy).
  3. Change from Randomized MAC to Device MAC.
  4. Save changes and reconnect to eduroam.
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