Installing eduroam CAT

eduroam CAT helps to set up the eduroam network with ideal security settings.
Currently it is available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.
These user guides help you to install eduroam CAT.

Requirements

  • u:account userID in the form UserID@univie.ac.at
  • Wi-Fi password. You can check your current Wi-Fi password under My u:account.

Android

Install the eduroam CAT app via Google Play Store.
Make sure to install the official app by the GÉANT Association and no similar sounding app from third parties.

Screenshot eduroam CAT Android Google Play Store App

 Note

If there is already an eduroam network installed on your device, remove all saved eduroam details from your device.

Open the eduroam CAT App.

Screenshot Android open euroam CAT App

Please allow the app to have access to your location. Either choose Allow all the time or Allow only while using the app.

Screenshot Android eduroam CAT app - allow access to the location

Select Vienna University.

Screenshot Android eduroam CAT App - select Vienna University

Allow the app to have access to photos, media and files on your device. Press Allow.

Screenshot Android eduroam CAT App - allow access to files

In the eduroam CAT app press Install.

Screenshot eduroam CAT Android App - install configuration file

Confirm the profile installation with Yes.

Screenshot eduroam CAT Android App - confirm installation

Type in the following details:

  • User name: Your u:account userID in the form UserID@univie.ac.at (e.g. zuallr0@univie.ac.at)
  • Password: Your Wi-Fi password

Then press Install.

Screenshot eduroam CAT Android App - enter user id and password

The eduroam network is now configured and should be connected, if in reach.

Screenshot eduroam CAT Android App - profile installed

iOS

In the browser, open the eduroam page.
Check if all automatically filled out details are correct and press the blue box Apple iOS mobile devices.

Screenshot iOS eduroam CAT Webbrowser Download

To download the configuration file, press Allow.

Screenshot iOS eduroam CAT - allow configuration file download

After the profile has been downloaded press Close.

Screenshot iOS eduroam CAT - profile downloaded

Switch to the home screen and open the Settings.

Screenshot iOS - settings icon

Press Profile downloaded.

Screenshot iOS Settings - eduroam CAT Profil geladen

Now select Install.

Screenshot iOS Einstellungen eduroam CAT - install profile

If asked please enter your passcode or identify yourself with fingerprint or face id.

Screenshot iOS enter passcode

Press Install.

Screenshot iOS Settings - install eduroam cerfiticate

Again, select Install.

Screenshot iOS Settings - confirm cerfiticate installation

Type in your u:account userID in the form UserID@univie.ac.at (e.g. zufallr0@univie.ac.at) and confirm with Next.

Screenshot iOS Settings eduroam CAT user id

Type in your Wi-Fi password and press Next.

Screenshot iOS Settings eduroam CAT password

The network should now be configured. Press Done.
Your device should automatically connect to the eduroam network, if in reach.

Screenshot iOS Settings eduroam CAT profile installed

Windows

In the browser, open the eduroam website.
Ideally, your operating systems will be recognised automatically and you can download the configuration file. To do so, click the blue bar with the description Download your eduroam installer MS Windows 10.

Screenshot Windows eduroam CAT - download

Run the downloaded configuration tool and click Next.

Screenshot Windows install eduroam CAT

Confirm with OK.

Screenshot Windows confirm eduroam CAT installation

Fill in the form:

  • User name: Your u:account userID in the form UserID@univie.ac.at
  • Password and Repeat password: Your Wi-Fi password

Then click Install.

Screenshot Windows eduroam CAT user id and password

The eduroam network should now be configured and connected, if in reach.

Screenshot Windows eduroam CAT installation completed

macOS

In the browser, open the eduroam website.
Ideally, your operating system will be recognised automatically and you can download the configuration file. To do so, click the blue box with the description Apple macOS XXX.

Screenshot macOS - download eduroam cat tool

Click Allow.

Screenshot macOS - download eduroam cat tool

After downloading the eduroam profile, you willl receive this notice.

Screenshot macOS eduroam CAT tool - profile download completed

Open macOS system preferences.

Screenshot macOS - system preferences icon

Open Profiles.

Screenshot macOS preferences - profiles

Click Install in the eduroam profile.

Screenshot macOS preferences - eduroam profile installation

Fill in the form:

  • User name: Your u:account userID in the form UserID@univie.ac.at
  • Password and Repeat password: Your Wi-Fi password

Then click Install.

Screenshot macOS Profiles - eduroam user id and password

Type in the local password of your computer and click OK.

Screenshot macOS Profiles - local password

The eduroam network should now be configured and connected, if in reach.

Screenshot macOS - eduroam profile installed

Linux

In the browser, open the eduroam website.
Ideally, your operating systems will be recognised automatically and you can download the configuration file. To do so, click the blue box with the description Download your eduroam installer Linux.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT download

Save the installation script on the hard drive by selecting Save File and then OK.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT download

  1. Open the terminal and go to the directory with the installation script. E.g.: cd Downloads
  2. Set the Execute flag for the file: chmod a+x eduroam-linux-Vienna_University.py
  3. Start the script with the following command: ./eduroam-linux-Vienna_University.py

Click OK.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT installer

Confirm with Yes.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT installer

Type in your u:account userID in the form UserID@univie.ac.at (e.g. zufallr0@univie.ac.at).
Then click OK.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT user id

Type in your Wi-Fi password and confirm with OK.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT password

Type in your Wi-Fi password again and confirm with OK.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT password

The eduroam network should now be configured and connected, if in reach.

Screenshot Linux eduroam CAT installation successful