---
type: concept
title: Manual eduroam Setup (Windows)
tags: [windows, powershell, pkcs12, wlan]
related: [easyroam, eduroam]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische-infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam_windows.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_wlan_eduroam_windows.md"]
---

# Manual eduroam Setup (Windows)

The manual setup for [[eduroam]] on Windows is a fallback procedure used when the standard [[easyroam]] desktop application fails to configure the network profile.

## Technical Mechanism
The manual process relies on the **PKCS12** standard, a binary format used to store a certificate and its corresponding private key in a single encrypted file (typically with a `.p12` extension).

## Workflow
1. **Profile Generation**: The user authenticates via the `easyroam.de` portal and selects the "Manual Options" to download a PKCS12 configuration file.
2. **Script Execution**: A PowerShell script (`install-easyroam.ps1`) is used to automate the import of the certificate and the configuration of the wireless network settings.
3. **File Association**: During the script execution, the user must manually select the downloaded `.p12` file to complete the identity verification and network setup.

This method bypasses the automated installer's logic and directly applies the necessary security credentials to the Windows wireless stack.
