Wireless network
The University provides a wireless computer network based on the 802.11 standard, which allows any suitably equipped device (eg, a laptop or PDA with a wireless network adapter) to connect to the University network and use resources such as internet access, CECIL, and Library resources.
Default speed
The default connection speed of The University of Auckland wireless network is 256kb/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.
You must read and agree to The University of Auckland ICT Acceptable Use Policy, in particular to section 3.3 which covers connecting devices to the network. Read the policy on the Information Security Management website.
Windows 7 (669 KB PDF)
Windows Vista (383 KB PDF)
Windows XP (714 KB PDF)
Mac OS X (344 KB PDF)
Linux (Ubuntu) (239 KB PDF)
iPhone, iPod and iPad (303 KB PDF)
Android (651 KB PDF)
Blackberry (1.4 MB 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 (173 KB PDF)
Windows OS 64Bit (171 KB PDF)
Mac OS X (384 KB PDF)
MacOSX 10.6 Printer driver (204 KB FILE)
