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The Eduroam wi-fi network

An international secure mobility service

 

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Use

Eduroam (Education Roaming) is a platform allowing access to the internet via secured Wi-Fi connection to staff members and students belonging to teaching and research institutions, during their visits on other premises of the network, in France but also abroad.

Sciences Po gives the opportunity to users that are members of the Eduroam network to use a secured and authenticated Wi-Fi connection by using their usual login.

Staff members, teachers, researchers and Sciences Po students, can enjoy secured Wi-Fi access while on campus and when traveling  in France and abroad within the Eduroam network.

Access conditions

The user must have a Sciences Po user ID.

  • One must be in an area covered by the Eduroam network.
  • All computers and mobile devices must have a wireless network card following at least one of the norms: 802.11 b, g, n (2,4 Ghz) or a, n (5 Ghz). Concerning the 802.1x protocol most devices already follow these standards.
  • The operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux...) should be up to date in order to correct security vulnerabilities
  • In addition an anti-virus should be installed and up to date.
  • Always respect Sciences Po's IT charter and the charter of the institution that welcomes you.

Access

  • Select the Eduroam network from your wireless network list.
  • Click onto the Eduroam Wifi icon
  • Sign in and get access by using your Sciences Po user ID : firstname.lastname @ sciencespo.fr and your password
  • Need a hotspot? Look for the Eduroam posters on Sciences Po campus.

Help

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