Wireless (Wi-Fi) Support

University Wireless, also known as eduroam, provides a fast, reliable, and secure Wi-Fi connection across the entire university campus in Lafayette, Louisiana. Designed to support the academic, research, and administrative needs of our students, faculty, and staff, eduroam ensures you can stay connected wherever you are on campus.

Key Features of eduroam

  • Ubiquitous Coverage: Enjoy seamless wireless access in classrooms, libraries, lecture halls, administrative buildings, common areas, and most outdoor spaces across the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus.
  • High-Speed Connectivity: Experience robust bandwidth to support all your online activities, from streaming lectures and conducting research to participating in video conferences and accessing cloud-based applications.
  • Secure & Encrypted Connection: eduroam utilizes enterprise-grade security protocols (e.g., WPA2-Enterprise) to encrypt your data, protecting your privacy and ensuring secure access to university resources and the internet.
  • Easy Authentication: Connect effortlessly using your university credentials (ULID@louisiana.edu email and password), providing a personalized and secure login experience.
  • Access to Campus Resources: Gain direct and optimized access to the university's online learning platforms (e.g., Moodle), student information systems, library databases, shared drives, and other vital academic and administrative services.
  • Support for Multiple Devices: Connect a wide range of devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
  • Dedicated Support: Our IT Service Desk is available to assist with any connection issues, configuration challenges, or questions regarding eduroam.

How to Connect to eduroam

Instructions on how to register your wireless or wired device to connect to the Internet:

Contact the University IT Service Desk at (337) 482-HELP (4357) or ithelp@louisiana.edu or submit a help request for assistance.

Users should abide by the following policies:

 
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