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Eduroam (Education Roaming) is a secure wireless network service that enables students, faculty, and staff to access Wi-Fi at CUNY and participating institutions worldwide using their CUNY login credentials. This service offers a seamless and encrypted connection, ensuring both security and convenience while traveling between campuses or visiting partner universities. Follow the steps below to connect to BMCC-Eduroam on your device and enjoy access to academic and research resources.
Windows (10/11)
1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray (bottom-right corner).
2. Select BMCC-Eduroam from the list of available networks.
3. Enter your CUNY Login credentials:
Username: joe.doe10@login.cuny.edu
Password: Your CUNYfirst password
4. Click Connect and accept any security certificate if prompted.
MacBook
1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right menu bar.
2. Select BMCC-Eduroam from the network list.
3. Enter your CUNY Login credentials:
Username: joe.doe10@login.cuny.edu
Password: Your CUNYfirst password
4. If prompted, click Trust to accept the certificate.
5. You should now be connected.
iPhone/iPad
1. Open Settings and go to Wi-Fi.
2. Tap BMCC-Eduroam from the list.
3. Enter your CUNY Login credentials:
Username: joe.doe10@login.cuny.edu
Password: Your CUNYfirst password
4. Tap Join and accept any certificate request.
5. You should now be connected.
Android
1. Open Settings and go to Wi-Fi.
2. Select BMCC-Eduroam from the available networks.
3. Set the following options:
EAP Method: PEAP
Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPv2
CA Certificate: Use System Certificate (or select “Do not validate” if no option is available)
Identity: joe.doe10@login.cuny.edu
Anonymous Identity: (Leave blank)
Password: Your CUNYfirst password
4. Tap Connect, and you should be online.
Chromebook
1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the lower-right corner.
2. Select BMCC-Eduroam and configure the following settings:
EAP Method: PEAP
Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPv2
Server CA Certificate: Do not check
Identity: joe.doe10@login.cuny.edu
Password: Your CUNYfirst password
3. Click Connect, and you should be online.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Incorrect Credentials: Ensure you are using your complete CUNYfirst login credentials (joe.doe10@login.cuny.edu). Additionally, make sure you can log into your CUNYfirst account.
- Certificate Issues: If prompted, accept the security certificate to proceed.
- Network Not Showing: Try restarting your device or manually adding the network in Wi-Fi settings.
- Persistent Connection Issues: Forget the BMCC-Eduroam network in settings and try reconnecting.