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What security does eduroam have?
eduroam is based on the most secure encryption and authentication standards in existence today. Its security by far exceeds typical commercial hotspots. eduroam requires the use of 802.1x which provides end-to-end encryption to ensure that your private user credentials are only available to your home institution.
Can university track your internet history?
Yes, they can in principle track your internet history if they want to, in the sense of seeing which IP addresses (sites) you visit.
Do universities track internet history?
While the universities currently only track the movements of students in general, it’s entirely possible that the technology used could expand to identify activity on an individual level—to check the amount of time you’re not on campus and reflect that time in your grades, for instance.
How do I find my eduroam password?
We are sorry to hear that you have forgotten your password. eduroam accounts are managed by the institution which issued the account to you. Please contact the IT department of the institution which originally created your account to have your password changed or reset.
How do I log into Airbears?
On your handheld device: Go to your settings menu and select Wifi setup. Look for AirBears2 wifi. b. Login with your CalNet ID as the Username.
What kind of security do you need for eduroam?
eduroam is based on the most secure encryption and authentication standards in existence today. Its security by far exceeds typical commercial hotspots. eduroam requires the use of 802.1x which provides end-to-end encryption to ensure that your private user credentials are only available to your home institution.
How does eduroam authentication work in an institution?
When a user tries to log on to the wireless network of a visited eduroam-enabled institution, the user’s authentication request is sent to the user’s home institution. This is done via a hierarchical system of RADIUS servers.
What kind of protocols are used in eduroam?
In eduroam, communication between the access point and the user’s home institution is based on IEEE 802.1X standard; 802.1X encompasses the use of EAP, the Extensible Authentication Protocol, which allows for different authentication methods.
Why is eduroam important to the travel industry?
For the traveler: eduroam provides per-user, per-session encrypted network access for visitors from participating institutions, without the need to gain guest credentials on arrival to an eduroam enabled location. The connectivity is instantaneous and the infrastructure is authenticated by the user.