Summary
Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring SecureW2 on a Windows device to securely connect to Bates College's eduroam WiFi network. Includes downloading the SecureW2 installer, signing in with Bates credentials, installing a security certificate, and automatically connecting to eduroam on campus and at participating institutions.
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SecureW2 is the system Bates College uses to securely configure your Windows device to connect to eduroam, Bates' Wi-Fi network. During setup, SecureW2 automatically applies the necessary Wi-Fi settings and installs a security certificate associated with your Bates account.
Think of this certificate as a digital ID card that allows your Windows device to securely connect to eduroam without requiring you to enter your Bates username and password each time.
Once setup is complete, your Windows device will automatically connect to eduroam whenever you're on campus or visiting another participating institution or location that offers the eduroam Wi-Fi network.
Step 1:
- On Campus
- Connect to BatesConnect Wi-Fi.
- Off Campus
- Connect to any Internet connection.
Step 2:
- Open a web browser (Google Chrome is recommended) and go to wifi.bates.edu.
- Click Connect to eduroam.
Step 3:
- The SecureW2 setup page will automatically detect that you're using a Windows device.
- If your operating system isn't detected automatically, click the Select your device drop-down menu and select Windows 10 & Above.
- Click JoinNow to download the WiFi_Bates_College_Wrapper.exe file.
Step 4:
- A message will appear indicating that the WiFi_Bates_College_Wrapper.exe file is being downloaded to your browser's default Downloads location.
- Locate the WiFi_Bates_College_Wrapper.exe file in your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the file to open it.
Step 5:
- Click Next to proceed to the Bates sign-in screen, where you'll enter your Bates username and password.
Step 6:
- When the Bates sign-in page appears:
- Enter your Bates username, then click Go.
- Enter your Bates password, then click Go.
- If prompted, approve the Duo authentication request to verify your identity and continue.
Step 7:
- The next series of prompts are informational and may go by quickly.
- Authenticating to eduroam...
- Click Done to complete the installation process.
- Your Windows device should now be connected to the eduroam Wi-Fi network. If you didn't join automatically, go to your Wi-Fi settings and select eduroam.
- You have successfully installed the SecureW2 eduroam certificate. 👍🏼