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Wi-Fi global sign certificate (including older Android versions)
Downloading and installing the Global Sign Certificate

Some devices may not connect to Wi-Fi until you have installed the Global Sign certificate.

You can download the Global Sign certificate from the bottom of this page (GlobalSignCA.crt).

For some operating systems like Windows (see...
eduroam wi-fi
eduroam Wi-Fi

eduroam is our main wireless network:

  • Wi-Fi network name: eduroam
  • Username: your full email address
    for example: student: kweb1@stu.chi.ac.uk   or staff: b.reynolds@chi.ac.uk
  • Password: University password

    • Your...
    Setting up or removing wi-fi on an iPhone or iPad
    Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network
  • Tap Settings on your iPhone/iPad
  • Choose Wi-Fi
  • Make sure Wi-Fi is on, then select the eduroam network
  • Enter your University email address and password, then tap Join...
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    Setting up or removing wi-fi on a personal Mac laptop
    Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network on a Mac
  • Click on the Wi-Fi status icon in the top menu bar
  • Check Wi-Fi is turned on, then select eduroam
  • Insert your university email address and network password
    selecting Remember this network and...
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    Setting up or removing wi-fi on a personal Windows laptop
    Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network on a Windows laptop
  • Left-click the network icon in the system tray. This is next to the time/date in bottom right corner and may look like a dot with a curved lines  or a compter screen with a cable  
  • From the list...
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    Setting up or removing wi-fi on an Android mobile device

    If your phone is not an iPhone or a Windows phone, it will be an Android phone.

    Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network

    From home screen select the Programs/Apps icon, then choose Settings.

    Make sure the Wi-Fi switch is On, then tap the Wi-Fi option.

    Now choose the eduroam...
    Wi-Fi for guests

    For visitors to the University there are two Wi-Fi networks:

  • UoC-Guest
  • Glide

    • If you are staying in halls of residence, in order to have the best Wi-Fi experience, you should sign up and connect to both UoC-Guest and Glide. Most devices will automatically connect to the...
    Connecting to the internet in halls of residence

    Glide provide Wi-Fi and a wired internet connect to all halls of residence, which includes services such as Xbox and PlayStation gaming etc.

    Glide Wi-Fi

    You will need to create a Glide account before you can use Wi-Fi in halls of residence.
    Note: eduroam Wi-Fi can also be used in halls...