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USER MANUAL
Connecting to the wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Eduroam using Microsoft Windows (8.1)

This manual describes how to connect to the wireless network Eduroam (Wi-Fi) using the
Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system. This manual can also be used to set up
eduroam on your laptop using Microsoft Windows 8.0, but screenshots may differ.

Provided by: ITS Support

Version: 2015-02-02

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What should you do?

Screenshot

Step 1.
Switch to your Desktop.
Right-click on the start button, en
select Network connections.

Step 2.
Double click on WiFi.

Dont get the blue screen (see step 3)?

Double click the Wi-Fi icon below in
your taskbar (next to the clock).

Step 3.
Click on eduroam.

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Step 4.
Check the box Connect automatically
and click on the Connect button.

Step 5.
Enter your Solis-id, followed by
@soliscom.uu.nl (
e.g. 012345@soliscom.uu.nl ) and
password.
Click on OK.

Step 6.
You are now connected to the wireless
network Eduroam.
Please note: sometimes, after a
reboot, youll have to reconnect
manually again to eduroam. Make sure
you check the box Connect
automatically (see step 4).

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