Overcoming Eduroam
Overcoming Eduroam
I just placed an order for a PS5 digital version, but I noticed compatibility issues with the PS5’s WPA2 enterprise security settings. I’ve thought of a few ways to try it, especially since I don’t have enough cables right now (most are still in my home country). Possible Fix 1: I’ve already set up an eduroam bridge on my Nintendo Switch using a mobile hotspot before. The connection is slow—under 10mbps—and installing large games would be nearly impossible. My idea is to connect the internet through Ethernet, linking from Windows to the PS5 (or any console). Could anyone help verify these speeds? Possible Fix 2: I looked into connecting a WiFi extender to the existing eduroam network and using a different SSID. This might let the PS5 recognize and join that new network. I’d really appreciate someone testing this for me. Keep in mind, most consoles—like Switch, Xbox One, PS4—don’t support WPA2 Enterprise. Thanks!
Thanks for your message. Yes, that sounds like a good approach (see solution 2). Your plan uses Ethernet while mine is WiFi, and now I’m leaning toward yours. I’m still wondering if WiFi extenders can connect to EduroAM—this hasn’t been tested before. Have you tried it?
I'm uncertain if I successfully joined my account during my first year of university, which is over three years ago. However, I don't understand why this wouldn't happen. All extenders depend on a login from the original SSID or connection point, so I think you should be able to log in normally as with any other device. Regarding speed, I'm also unsure how fast it would be. I can rely on Ethernet through the extender, so I'm leaning toward that option.
consider the possibility, what prevents linking your PS4 directly to Eduroam? Back when I was in my first year, they provided instructions for connecting consoles and other devices like printers.
Have you ever checked your internet speed? Did you notice a noticeable decrease?
Contact your IT team to confirm if your campus enables "MAC Authentication." This method uses the device's MAC address as a username and password when connecting to the backend server (802.x typically linked with radius). The institution would then register your MAC in a local authentication database like LDAP for the radius server to verify. This process is implemented at the university where I work.