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Quick links: | Remove Eduroam | Setup Eduroam | Important Notes for Linux |
This article will guide you through removing and setting up Eduroam on Ubuntu-based Linux systems.
If you receive an "Unable to Connect" or similar error, please visit our office in Meriam Library 142. You may have an expired password, locked account, or affiliation issues that prevent a successful connection to the wireless network.
Continuous connection attempts could lock your Chico State account.
Remove or Forget Eduroam
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Select eduroam from the list and click Wi-Fi Settings.
- In the Wi-Fi Settings menu, find saved networks. Click the small gear icon next to eduroam.
- Click Forget Connection at the bottom of the window.
Set Up Eduroam
- Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Select eduroam from the list and click Wi-Fi Settings.
- Under Visible Networks, select eduroam.
- Configure the following settings:
- Wi-Fi Security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
- Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Anonymous Identity: Leave blank
- Domain: csuchico.edu
- CA Certificate: No CA certificate is required
- PEAP Version: Automatic
- Inner Authentication: MSCHAPv2
- Username: Enter your Chico State email address
- Password: Enter your Chico State password
- Click Connect. After a brief moment, you should now be connected to the eduroam network!
Important Notes for Linux
Older Systems and MSCHAPv2
Some older Linux systems may have trouble connecting to Eduroam due to driver compatibility issues with the MSCHAPv2 authentication protocol.
Eduroam is the preferred network because it encrypts your connection using PEAP/MSCHAPv2. If your device cannot connect, we recommend updating to a newer version of Linux or ensuring your wireless driver is up to date.
If you're unable to connect to Eduroam, you may instead use the csuchico wireless network:
- Forget any saved networks for eduroam or csuchico-guest
- Connect to csuchico. This does not require a login.
- If it doesn't connect the first time, shut down your device for 10+ minutes, then try again.
Dual-Boot Systems (e.g., Windows & Ubuntu)
On dual-boot systems, network access may change depending on which operating system you're using. Each time you switch between OSes (like Windows and Ubuntu), our system may reclassify the device, causing inconsistent network behavior.
If you're experiencing issues with wireless access, visit IT Support Services in Meriam Library 142. Please have your device’s wireless MAC address ready when you visit.
Still need help? Visit IT Support Services in Meriam Library 142.
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