UFV students and employees can securely access UFV campus Wi-Fi network using eduroam, a free international wireless service.
Note: Your initial UFV Wi-Fi setup must be completed while on a UFV campus.
After the first-time setup and connection to eduroam, your device will automatically reconnect whenever it’s in range.
Your UFV eduroam credentials can also be used to connect at any eduroam-participating institution worldwide.
First-time Wi-Fi sign in
1. Select eduroam-help from your device's network settings.
2. Use your UFV email address for the username.
3. Enter your UFV password as usual.
4. Click Save | Submit | Connect | Join to submit your credentials.
5. If your device does not connect, proceed to using the Use geteduroam app steps below.
Use geteduroam app
1. Get the geteduroam app for your type of device:
2. Start the app and select your institution as University of the Fraser Valley (appears as an option if you search for fraser).
3. Follow the app instructions to configure and connect eduroam on your device.
4. If your device does not connect, proceed to using the Use eduroam installer steps below.
Use eduroam installer
If required, refer to eduroam installer and its instructions for your device.
iPhone and iPad
1. Join eduroam-help network
- Go to Settings → Wi-Fi
- Select eduroam-help.
2. Download eduroam installer
- Open a browser and go to:
https://cat.eduroam.org.
- Tap Click here to download your eduroam installer.
- Search fraser, select University of the Fraser Valley, then tap eduroam.
3. Install configuration profile
- Allow the download when prompted.
- Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.
- Tap Eduroam Profile → Install.
- Enter your passcode, and confirm all install prompts.
4. Sign in
- Enter your UFV email and password.
- Tap Done.
You should now be connected to eduroam.
Android
NOTE: Before You Begin
1. Join eduroam-help network
- Go to Settings → Wi-Fi
- Select eduroam-help.
2. Download eduroam installer
- Open a browser and go to:
https://cat.eduroam.org.
- Tap Click here to download your eduroam installer.
- Search fraser, select University of the Fraser Valley, then tap eduroam.
- When prompted, click Continue (you already installed geteduroam).
- Click Download to get the configuration file.
3: Configure with geteduroam
- Open your browser Downloads and select the eduroam-eap-generic file.
- The geteduroam app will launch.
- Enter your UFV email and password.
- When asked to save the network, click Save.
You should now be connected to eduroam.
MacOS
1. Join eduroam-help network
- Click Wi-Fi icon in Control Center (top-right corner).
- Select eduroam-help.
2. Download eduroam installer
- Open Safari and go to:
https://cat.eduroam.org.
- Click Click here to download your eduroam installer.
- Search Fraser and select University of the Fraser Valley.
- Click the eduroam button.
- When prompted, click Allow to permit downloads.
3: Install the Profile
- Open Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security → Profiles.
- Double-click Eduroam Profile.
- Click Install, then Continue.
- Enter your UFV email and password.
- Click Install again.
You should now be connected to eduroam.
Windows
1. Join eduroam-help network
- Click Wi-Fi icon (bottom-right system tray).
- Click right-pointing arrow next to Wi-Fi (ensure Wi-Fi is on).
- Select eduroam-help and click Connect.
2. Download the Installer
- Open Microsoft Edge and go to:
https://cat.eduroam.org.
- Click Click here to download your eduroam installer.
- Search Fraser and select University of the Fraser Valley.
- Click the eduroam button.
- When the file finishes downloading, click Open.
3. Install and Configure
- Click Next on the popup.
- Click OK.
- Enter your UFV email and password (twice).
- Click Install.
- When prompted with certificate messages, click Yes.
- Click Next, then Finish.
You should now be connected to eduroam.
Need Wi-Fi Help?
For assistance with your wireless setup, contact the UFV IT Service Desk.
If UFV is not your home institution, please reach out to the IT support team at your own university.