Get connected at ANU

Wifi connection

We are upgrading the University's wireless network so you can connect and collaborate seamlessly across campus. Learn about Wi-Fi here

 

All current ANU students and staff can use ANU Secure and eduroam Wi-Fi networks on campus. Visitors can use the eduroam network on-campus using their own university's UNI ID and password. eduroam can also be used by ANU staff and students when visiting other participating institutions worldwide.

All users should familiarise themselves with the Acceptable Use Policy. It is also strongly recommended that you enable your operating system's firewall and use up-to-date anti-virus software.

   
ANU Staff and Students

ANU Staff and Students

ANU Secure is the preferred Wi-Fi network. Use your ANU ID ('u1234567') and password.

You can also connect to eduroam. Use your ANU ID ('u1234567@anu.edu.au') and password.

 

Visitors to ANU

Visitors can access eduroam using their own university's username (u1234567@youruni.edu.au) and password.

For conference attendees/guests, please submit an ANU Service TIcket ticket at least 2 weeks in advance. For guests staying at ANU residences, please contact reception.

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Learn all about Wi-Fi

Connect to ANU-Secure and follow our top tips for a smoother Wi-Fi experience on Campus:

Top tips to stay connected 

  • By using your personal hotspot in a lecture theatre, you can affect everyone's Wi-Fi performance. Connect to ANU-Secure, the University's preferred Wi-Fi network.​
 

Connection guides

ANU Staff and Students can use these connection guides to access both ANU Secure and eduroam using their ANU ID and password. In general, visitors can use these connection guides to access eduroam using their own university's credentials. However, visitors who have been given a temporary ANU ID and password by lodging a Conference/Guest Wi-Fi ticket can use these connection guides to access ANU Secure.

Connecting with Android devices

Android devices vary and may require different settings based on their Operating System. In general, you can follow these instructions:

For ANU Secure:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi and select ANU Secure among the available networks.
  3. Enter your ANU ID ('u1234567') and password. Accept any default settings that your device selects.
  4. Click on 'Connect'.

For eduroam:

  1. Open the Settings App
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi and select eduroam
  3. EAP method: PEAP
  4. Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
  5. CA certificate: Trust on first use
  6. Identity: University ID (e.g. 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au')
  7. Anonymous Identity: Leave blank or 'u1234567'
  8. Password: University password 
  9. Click on 'Connect'
  10. Click 'Yes, trust network' if prompted to trust this network.

You should now be connected to ANU Secure/eduroam.

What should I do if the default android settings do not work for me?

In some cases, the default settings might not work. You may need to enter further details – these vary slightly based on your device’s OS. We have 3 options here, but Option 1 should work for most recent operating systems. 
 

Option 1:
  1. Open the Settings App
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi
  3. Select the ANU-Secure/eduroam
  4. EAP method: PEAP
  5. Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
  6. CA certificate: Set to Use system certificates
  7. Domain (if applicable): anu.edu.au
  8. Username: University ID (e.g. 'u1234567' for ANU Secure and 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au' for eduroam)
  9. Anonymous identity: Leave Blank
  10. Password: University password
Option 2:
  1. Open the Settings App
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi
  3. Select the ANU-Secure/eduroam
  4. Security: WPA2-Enterprise
  5. Encryption: AES
  6. EAP Method: Leave Blank or EAP-TTLS
  7. Inner Method: Leave blank or EAP-GTC
  8. Username: University ID (e.g. 'u1234567' for ANU Secure and 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au' for eduroam)
  9. CA Certificate: Leave blank or auto-detect
  10. User Certificate: None
  11. Password: University password
Option 3:
  1. Open the Settings App
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi
  3. Select the ANU-Secure/eduroam
  4. EAP method: EAP-TTLS
  5. Phase 2 authentication: Leave Blank
  6. CA certificate: Do not Validate
  7. Domain (if selecting "Use system certificates"): Leave Blank
  8. Username: University ID (e.g. 'u1234567' for ANU Secure and 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au' for eduroam)
  9. Anonymous identity: Leave Blank
  10. CA Certificate: Leave blank or auto-detect
  11. User Certificate: None
  12. Password: University password


 

Connecting with OS X devices

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Turn on Wi-Fi and select ANU Secure/eduroam among the available networks.
  3. Enter your University ID ('u1234567' for ANU Secure and 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au' for eduroam) and password under Account Name and password. 
  4. Set Identity to 'None'. 
  5. Click OK.
  6. Verify certificate by clicking 'Continue'. Only accept a signed certificate from anuauth8.anu.edu.au through anuauth11.anu.edu.au. 

You should now be connected to ANU Secure/eduroam.

Connecting with Windows devices

  1. From your desktop, select the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
  2. Select ANU Secure/eduroam among the available networks.
  3. Accept the certificate by clicking on Connect
  4. Username: University ID (e.g. 'u1234567' for ANU Secure and 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au' for eduroam)
  5. Password: University password
  6. Click on OK

You should now be connected to ANU Secure/eduroam.

Connecting with Linux devices

  1. Go to Settings and Wi-Fi.
  2. Select ANU Secure/eduroam among the available networks.
  3. Wi-Fi security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
  4. Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
  5. Username: University ID (e.g. 'u1234567' for ANU Secure and 'u1234567@youruni.edu.au' for eduroam)
  6. Password: University password
  7. Certificate: Leave blank or select No CA certificate is required.
  8. PEAP version: Automatic
  9. Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
  10. Click on 'Connect'.

You should now be connected to ANU Secure/eduroam.

NOTE: We only provide instructions for Ubuntu as the process will be similar for all distributions.

 

 

Having trouble connecting?

For assistance, please call Service Desk on +61 2 612 54321 or log a Service Desk ticket.

Visitors should note that after authentication, ANU plays no further role in an eduroam connection. You should refer to your own institution's IT support if you are having difficulties after connecting.

On the map below you can find the buildings with the strongest Wi-Fi signal highlighted in green. 

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