Wireless network
The wireless network is accessible on all campuses from laptops and mobile devices.
Default speed
The default connection speed of The University of Auckland wireless network is 1 Mb/s.
Cost
There is no charge for using the network or accessing the internet, but you may need to log in with your NetID and password to access certain services.
Wireless access
We provide two levels of access over few different wireless networks (SSIDs). If you connect to the wrong network, you may have limited services.
| Network | Access | Login | Encryption | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UoA-WiFi | Students and staff only | NetID and password | (WPA2/EC credentials) | |
|
UoA-Guest-WiFi |
Anyone | - | Open |
Access to the University of Auckland websites only |
| Students and staff | NetID and password | Open | Access to non-University websites for students and staff only | |
| Eduroam | Visitors only | Eduroam username and password | (WPA-EAP-TKIP) (WPA2-EAP-CCMP) |
Eduroam - roaming wireless network |
Network descriptions
University of Auckland WiFi (UoA-WiFi)
- This network provides access to the normal services available via The University of Auckland website.
- This access can provide for a high speed internet connection if you are also connected to NetAccount via the Netlogin client.
UoA-Guest-WiFi
- This network provides access to the normal services available via The University of Auckland website.
- It does not provide VPN or NetAccount client access.
Eduroam
- Eduroam is a wireless network that allows visiting members from other Eduroam member institutions to log in with their usual home "username/password" to a wireless network at participating campuses around the world, and gain access to resources at their home institution. To find out more, see Eduroam.
To make use of the wireless network, you need to use an 802.11 standards wireless device and must be in range of a wireless access point. Please note that your computer, PDA, or devices must be equipped with a wireless network adapter. You should consult your computer's manual to see if it has this functionality. Only some recent PDAs have the ability to work on a wireless network.
Maps
The maps below show the wireless coverage across our four campuses. Hold your mouse over the building numbers to see which floors have wireless access.
Windows 7 (669 KB PDF)
Windows Vista (383 KB PDF)
Windows XP (714 KB PDF)
Mac OS X (Unknown size FILE)
Linux (Ubuntu) (239 KB PDF)
iPhone, iPod and iPad (303 KB PDF)
Android (651 KB PDF)
Blackberry (928 KB PDF)
Generic wireless setup (24 KB PDF)
AddTrustExternal CA Root Certificate (1 KB FILE)
Download this file if your device is unable to automatically load the required security certificate for the UoA-WiFi network.
Symbian OS
Some older Nokia devices running Symbian operating system are unable to connect to “UoA-WiFi” due to authentication issues. Please connect to “UoA-Guest-WiFi” instead.
Printing using the wireless network
Windows OS 32Bit (178 KB PDF)
Windows OS 64Bit (236 KB PDF)
Mac OS X (520 KB PDF)
MacOSX 10.6 Printer driver (204 KB FILE)
Linux (5 KB FILE)
Are you organising a conference and want your guests to have wireless internet access for the duration of the conference?
You need to contact the IT Service Desk at least a week in advance to arrange the required number of temporary login accounts. These accounts allow your guests to connect to the wireless network using the same login option as the University's staff and students.
You'll be responsible for distributing the temporary usernames and passwords to your delegates. The passwords will be set to expire at the end of the conference, disabling the access.
IT Service Desk
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 85100
Email: servicedesk@auckland.ac.nz
