EADA offers a wireless connection service by means of two access methods with differentiated characteristics. Each of them is identified by a public WiFi identifier or an SSID (Service Set IDentifier):
- SSID eduroam: This SSID is used to connect the Eduroam network. The network provides speed and security in exchange for more control over the available services. This is the recommended option for the academic community and participants. Members of the EADA community can access the network using the same credentials they enter to access the EADA virtual campus. Members of other institutions affiliated to Eduroam can access the network using the configuration of their local institution*.
- SSID guests@EADA: This SSID is used to provide access to the WiFi network to guests. This is courtesy service of slower speed and permitting more services. To access it users must obtain a password which is changed periodically.
* The devices from which users access Eduroam must be configured from their home institution, which manages their credentials and authentication methods for Eduroam. In the event that users come up against difficulties when trying to connect to Eduroam from EADA they need to contact their home institution.
The following table outlines the main features of each of the methods for accessing the wireless network:
|
SSID
|
Protocol
|
Network authentication
|
Encryption
|
|---|---|---|---|
| eduroam |
802.11a 802.11bg 802.11n |
802.1X EAP-TTLS |
WPA2 Enterprise - AES WPA-TKIP |
| guests@eada |
802.11a 802.11bg 802.11n |
PSK The password is changed periodically |
WPA2 Personal - AES WPA-TKIP |