Wireless Networking

The ISS Network Group is providing an additional wireless service, 'eduroam' which will have native encryption (802.1x).

Frequently asked questions

What's happening to the current " University of Leeds Wireless" service?

• Nothing, this will stay as the standard, unencrypted service

What are the advantages of the enhanced 'eduroam' service?

• The service is very secure - all the data between your computer and the wireless hotspot is strongly encrypted.
• You do not have to use the VPN to obtain an encrypted connection
• Your laptop can reconnect automatically.
• To use 802.1x you will need a computer that can do '802.1x'. Most recent computers running Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista, Apple OS X, Symbian and Linux can do this.

I have more questions, who can I contact?

• If you have other queries about wireless, please email: helpdesk@leeds.ac.uk

NB: The information given on this page may be subject to change without notice.