eduroam: Wi-Fi at the University of Cologne
eduroam - Instructions
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Instructions for macOS (Version 12+)
Instructions for iOS
Instructions for Android
Instructions for Linux
Instructions for connecting to UniKoeln-WEB
Wi-Fi access via eduroam for guests
Guests who have an eduroam account at their own university can use eduroam Wi-Fi at all other participating universities. Please refer to your home university's website for more information on configuring eduroam as the configuration may differ depending on the university. If you are still having problems configuring Wi-Fi access, the RRZK Helpdesk can help you. Please bring your device (and power cable for laptops) with you. University employees can also apply for a WLAN account for their guests. For more information, please see accounts.
Wi-Fi access for conference participants
If you attend a conference and do not have an eduroam access from your university, then an account will be provided to you by the organization team of the conference.
Log in to the Wi-Fi network "Conference @ University of Cologne " with the account data you get at your conference.
Wi-Fi access for guests (no conference participants)
You can set up up up to two Wi-Fi accounts for your guests at the institute or the department. This accounts can be used simultaneously and can be created via self-service.
This account enables your guests to use the "Conference@University of Cologne" network.
With an appropriate configuration profile, they can also use the eduroam network at the institute.
Further information can be found on our website.
https://rrzk.uni-koeln.de/wlan-account.html
Requirements to use this service
- Before using the Wi-Fi please be sure to read the safety instructions. The RRZK may block your account if you use a virus infected computer. This is a measure to protect other users.
- A wireless LAN card in IEEE 802.11 g/n/ac standard is required. For lots of Notebooks, a WLAN card is basic equipment. The support of IEEE 802.11b has been discontinued.
- You must be within reach of an Access Point.
- The device has to be configured to automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP).
Further information
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Contact
If you have any questions or problems, please contact the RRZK-Helpdesk