---
type: source
title: "WLAN / eduroam - URZ"
tags: [wlan, eduroam, network-access, configuration]
related: [eduroam, easyroam, eduroam-manual-configuration]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam.md"]
---

# WLAN / eduroam - URZ

This source provides the official guidelines and technical configuration details for accessing the campus-wide WLAN at the Universität Greifswald via the international **eduroam** service.

## Key Information
- **Authentication**: Access requires a [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]] provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]].
- **Global Roaming**: Users can use their Universität Greifswald configuration to access secure WLAN at any participating research or education institution worldwide.
- **Security**: The connection is encrypted.
- **VPN Distinction**: The source explicitly notes that eduroam provides network access but is **not a replacement for a VPN** when attempting to access internal university resources from external institutions.

## Configuration Methods
The university utilizes [[easyroam]] for profile distribution.

### App-based Setup
- **Primary**: The **easyroam App** is used for current operating systems.
- **Fallback**: The **eduroam CAT App** is used for older devices.
- **Requirement**: An active internet connection is necessary during the setup process.

### Manual Setup
Users can manually configure their devices by downloading a **PKCS12-Profil** from easyroam.de. The required parameters are:
- **SSID**: `eduroam`
- **Security**: `802.1x`
- **EAP**: `TLS`
- **Identity**: Common Name from the PKCS12 certificate.
- **Client Certificate/Private Key/CA**: Derived from the PKCS12 profile.
- **System CAs**: Should not be used.

## Maintenance
- **Profile Validity**: Profiles generated via easyroam are valid for **24 months**, after which they must be updated.
