Windows 8 / 8.1 / RT Settings

This page explains how to connect a device running Windows 8 to eduroam. Separate instructions are available for Windows Vista / 7 and Windows XP systems.

Configure Wi-Fi settings

  1. Click on / tap the network connections tray icon.
  2. Ensure Wi-Fi is set to On.
  3. Select eduroam from the list of networks.
  4. If you are a member of staff, enter your University username with @reading.ac.uk added on the end (e.g. ab123456@reading.ac.uk).
    If you are a student, enter your University username with @student.reading.ac.uk added on the end (e.g. ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk).
    Windows 8 login
  5. Carefully enter your University password.
  6. Check and accept the server certificate, making sure the server name shown is radius.auth.reading.ac.uk.
    Windows 8 certificate
  7. Click / tap Connect.
  8. Your device should now connect to eduroam.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot connect, check that:

  • You are at a location with good signal strength.
  • You have remembered to add @reading.ac.uk to the end of your username.
  • You are typing your University password correctly.

These settings will only work if you have a University of Reading username - if you are from a different organisation, you will need to refer to your home organisation for the correct instructions.

If you require further assistance, please contact the IT service desk.

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