Wireless Quick Guide: LSU Overview

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eduroam login with myLSUID at LSU dot edu in the top box and password in bottom box

eduroam:
- Login with <username>@lsu.edu and your myLSU password. Don't forget the @lsu.edu- just your myLSU username will not work!
- After 3 failed sign-in attempts, you will be temporarily locked out for 15 minutes. After this, you can try logging in again.
- Make sure you are selecting eduroam, and if you are on an Android phone, make sure Authentication Protocol is MSCHAP-V2.
- If you see a prompt about a certificate, select Accept (or Trust).
- If you are having problems getting the logon box to display, you may need to Forget the Network:
  - How to Forget a Network: LSU Overview (all devices)
- The minimum requirements for eduroam are Windows 10 or Mac OS High Sierra. If you need to update your device, please see the following articles:
  - Windows 10: Determining Your OS Version & Update
  - Mac OS X: Determining Your OS Version & Update
- You may also view the full wireless articles below for additional help or more information.
  - Connect to Wireless: LSU Overview
  - eduroam Wireless: LSU Overview

lsuguest:
- This network is for sponsored guests only. The Sponsor will provide your username and password.
- If you are having problems getting the logon box to display, you may need to Forget the Network.
- Guest Accounts: LSU Overview

Other Institution in eduroam:
- Login with your school's username (username@[domain].edu) and password.
- Don't forget the @[domain].edu- just your school's username alone will not work!
- Please note that LSU does not provide support for non-LSU eduroam login issues. Please contact your institution's Service Desk.
- If you are having problems getting the logon box to display, you may need to Forget the Network:
  - How to Forget a Network: LSU Overview (all devices)
- eduroam Wireless: LSU Overview

BASIC SETTINGS
SSID (Network Name)	eduroam
Network Type	Infrastructure (or Access Point)
TCP/IP	DHCP
EAP Type	PEAP
Security	WPA2 Enterprise
Data Encryption	AES
Authentication Method/Protocol	MSCHAP-V2
Inner EAP Type	EAP-MSCHAPv2
Certificate Authority (CA)	AAA Certificate Services

Your Wireless Adapter MUST have support for WPA2 Enterprise and MUST be Wi-Fi Certified.
Your Wireless Adapter MUST support the following Wireless Standards & Bands:
- 802.11a/n (5GHz) & 802.11g/n (2.4GHz) - 802.11b is not supported
WPA2 comes in two flavors: WPA2 Personal and WPA2 Enterprise.
- It is important to make this distinction as the LSU Wireless Network will ONLY support the Enterprise Mode.

Troubleshooting

Try entering your password slowly and watch the keys as you type it.
Try turning Wifi off for one minute, and then try connecting again.
If you still can't connect or need assistance, please contact the Service Desk at 225.578.3375 or servicedesk@lsu.edu.
You may also view the full wireless FAQ at Wireless: Common Issues & Frequently Asked Questions for more specific and advanced troubleshooting.

Article ID: 19658
Last Updated: 3/18/2024 12:30:12 PM