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Eduroam and Janet Roaming

The JANET Roaming Service (JRS) allows users visiting participating institutions to access network resources using the logon credentials from their own institution. JRS allows users guest access at other academic locations without the need for guest accounts.

The level of network access a visitor has is set by the host university and may vary from one university to the next. More information about the JRS service can be found at JANET Roaming

JANET Roaming Service is part of the eduroam federation, which provides an infrastructure for roaming between institutions through Europe, Taiwan and Australia. Institutions within the US have also expressed an interest in eduroam. For more information, see the eduroam web site.

All participants (institutions and individual users) are bound by the Janet Roaming  Policy (pdf file).

Information for Cardiff University Staff and Students visiting other institutions

Before visiting an institution, check whether they participate in the JANET Roaming/service. A map of participating institutions throughout the UK is available at  JANET Roaming - National Locations Other throughout Europe and rest of the world can be identified at  Europe  and Asia.

The  interactive map can be used to locate a web page for each participating institution with instructions for accessing the JANET roaming services. These pages will also explain the type and location of access points the type of service they support, and the procedure.

Your username is in the following format: username@cardiff.ac.uk. Note: this is not your email address.

For example, Joe Bloggs might have the email address bloggsj@cardiff.ac.uk. However to access JANET Roaming, he would use sis5jb@cardiff.ac.uk. Your password will be your normal user password for network access.

If the site you are visiting is a "JRS1" enabled site then your username as above will be sufficient to obtain access for example sis5jb@cardiff.ac.uk. Your password will be your normal user password for network access.

If the site you are visiting is a "JRS2" or "JRS3" enabled site then users should use the same configuration as is set with Cardiff University enhanced wireless with the exception of the SSID (Wireless Network identifier) should use "eduroam". Also the outer (TTLS) identity should be set to anonymous@cardiff.ac.uk. Your password will be your normal user password for network access.

Cardiff University will provide staff and students using JRS at another institution access to web-based email and Remote Desktop. Please note that the institution you are visiting may restrict your ability to access some of these features.

Check the institution's web site for details of the access available - these can be found at JANET Roaming - National Locations

Information for Visitors to the Cardiff University sites

  • JRS can be accessed in all areas where wireless is available - look out for the Cardiff University wireless logo - right
  • JANET Roaming Service is only available via laptops and wireless-enabled devices, not on fixed PCs
  • To access JRS, you will need a username and password from your home institution. Visitors from participating institutions can obtain their login details from their home institution
  • All alumni and visitors should abide by the Cardiff University Regulations and JANET Acceptable Use Policy
  • All support queries should be directed to your home institution

Logging on to Janet Roaming Service at Cardiff University

Support

All support queries should be directed to your home institution.

Technical Information which your home site may need to know

  • Cardiff University provide the JRS2 service 802.1x, WPA-Enterprise and TKIP
  • The SSIDs (Service Set Identifier) available is "eduroam"
  • Visitors will use the JRS2 tier

Useful web sites and guides

  • eduroam logo