Wireless

Swarthmore has three Wi-Fi networks.  Follow the links below for instructions to connect to the appropriate network.  

• Wireless#eduroam for users from Swarthmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and other eduroam institutions

• SwatGuest for campus guests

• SwatDevice for devices such as gaming systems and e-readers. 

eduroam for Swarthmore, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and other eduroam institutions

Eduroam should be used by current members of Swarthmore, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr Colleges, as well as other eduroam-enabled institutions. The College's authenticated wireless network provides a high level of security using WPA2 authentication and AES encryption. Please follow the instructions below to get started.

List of eduroam enabled institutions

eduroam Connection Instructions

Register your Computer

Android Device Configuration

Android and ChromeOS devices need to be manually configured, and require an extra step (Phase 2 Authentication). Follow the instructions below, and only fill in the following fields - leave everything else set to the defaults (no need to change them):

Android: Most Common Instructions

NOTE: If Phase 2 Authentication is not one of the visible fields, skip down to the Android: Alternate Instructions listed below.

When you attempt to connect to eduroam for the first time, ensure that the below options are configured. Leave all other options blank or with their default choices

1. For EAP (before Phase 2 Authentication), choose PEAP

2. Phase 2 Authentication - choose MSCHAPV2

3. CA Certificate - choose Do Not validate

4. Online Certificate Status - choose Do not verify (or system certificates or Unspecified

5. Domain - enter swarthmore.edu (if domain is requested)

6. Identity - enter your Swarthmore email address

7. Password - enter your Swarthmore password

8. Click Connect. If prompted to install a certificate, allow installation.

Android: Alternate Instructions (includes some Samsung Galaxy devices)

1. Under Advanced at the bottom of the eduroam wireless configuration options, configure:

   • Make sure EAP is set to PEAP

   • Phase 2 Authentication - choose MSCHAPV2

2. Click Save

3. On the main configuration screen, configure:

   • Certificates - confirm Do not validate is checked

   • Identity - enter your FULL Swarthmore email address

   • Password - enter your Swarthmore password

Android: Google Pixel 6 and 7 with Android 13

1. On your Android device, swipe down twice to find the settings option.   

2. Tap Settings, then Network & internet, then Internet.   

3. Tap eduroam.  

4. Tap EAP method, then select PEAP.    

5. Tap Phase 2 authentication, then select MSCHAPV2.    

6. Tap CA certificate, then select Use system certificates.    

7. Tap Online Certificate Status, then select Do not verify.    

8. Tap the line under Domain and enter swarthmore.edu.
             

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9. Tap the line under Identity and enter your username@swarthmore.edu email address.    

10. Tap the line under Password and enter your Swarthmore password.    

11. Tap Connect at the bottom of the screen

ChromeOS Device Configuration

Chromebooks and other devices using the ChromeOS require additional configuration, similar to Android devices.

1. When you attempt to connect to eduroam for the first time, ensure that the below options are configured. Leave all other options blank or with their default choices.

   • EAP - Choose PEAP

   • Phase 2 Authentication - Choose MSCHAPV2

   • CA Certificates - Confirm Unspecified is chosen

   • Identity - enter your FULL Swarthmore email address

   • Password - enter your Swarthmore email password

2. Click Connect. You should be fully configured for eduroam on ChromeOS.

Troubleshooting

For connection problems, it may be helpful to delete the eduroam connection configuration on your device and re-add it.