Within the university, network access via Wi-Fi is possible at various locations or areas via the eduroam network, so that good Wi-Fi coverage can be offered. eduroam® also provides free access to thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide.

Our service for you

The service offers users:

  • Secure access to the internet
  • Worldwide use of the eduroam network with your university login
  • Comprehensive installation instructions for common operating systems

Set up eduroam Wi-fI*

* By clicking on this button, you confirm that you have taken note of the conditions for using this service.

This service is free of charge.

Options

For special requirements, staff on the eduroam network have the option of registering the device as an internal device. This gives you a fixed IP address for static network configurations (e.g. firewall), access to network drives and the ability to activate licences (e.g. Microsoft Office).

To request access to the fip eduroam network, please use the following form:

Apply for fip eduroam Wi-Fi

REQUIREMENTS

The service can be used by:

  • Students, teachers, researchers, staff with a currently valid personal university login.
  • General internet connection
  • web browser
  • End device with current, up-to-date operating system

The use of the service requires compliance with the following regulations:

  • For all services of the University Computer Centre, the IuK usage regulations of the University Computer Centre of the University of Leipzig apply in principle. Misuse of services of the University Computer Centre may lead to the termination of the usage permit and, if applicable, to criminal proceedings.

IuK user regulations of the URZ
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  • Information Security Regulations and Data Protection Regulations of the Department for Data Protection and Information Security of the University of Leipzig

Information Security Regulations
PDF 369 KB

Principles of information security
PDF 56 KB

Data protection regulations
PDF 378 KB

  • The Data Protection Officer of the University of Leipzig must be consulted when personal data is collected.
    If you have any questions about data protection, please contact the Data Protection Officer of the University of Leipzig.
    Send eMail

Delimitation

The following systems are not supported on the eduroam network:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home and lower: manufacturer has discontinued maintenance of the system.
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 7: manufacturer has not implemented the eduroam standard EAP-TTLS/PAP
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8: Manufacturer has not implemented the eduroam standard EAP-TTLS/PAP (with update 8.1 the standard has been implemented by Microsoft, but so far untested)
  • Mac OS 10.12 and lower: Manufacturer has discontinued maintenance of the system or does not support the necessary security procedures.
  • Blackberry OS / 10: manufacturer has not implemented the eduroam standard EAP-TTLS/PAP
  • Symbian S60 9.3 FP 1 and lower: Manufacturer has not implemented the eduroam standard EAP-TTLS/PAP.
  • Samsung Bada: Manufacturer has not implemented the eduroam standard EAP-TTLS/PAP

To gain access, please update your system as much as possible.

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