This guide walks you through connecting your Windows device to SIUE's eduroam wireless network. The eduroam network provides secure internet access across campus and at participating institutions worldwide.

Step 1: Connect to Welcome to SIUE Network

1. Click the WiFi icon in your system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen)
2. Select "Welcome to SIUE" from the list of available networks
3. Click Connect
4. If prompted, click Yes to allow your PC to be discoverable on the network

Alternative method: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > WiFi, then select "Welcome to SIUE" from the available networks.

Step 2: Access the Configuration Portal

After connecting to "Welcome to SIUE," a browser window should automatically open. If it doesn't:

1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox)
2. Type wifisetup.siue.edu in the address bar and press Enter

The WiFi configuration page will display with eduroam setup options.

Step 3: Download the Configuration Tool

1. Click Configure Your Device to use eduroam
2. The system will detect your Windows operating system automatically
3. Click JoinNow to download the SecureW2 configuration tool
4. When your browser prompts about the download, click Save 

Step 4: Run the Configuration Tool

1. Navigate to your Downloads folder or click the downloaded file in your browser
2. Double-click the SecureW2_JoinNow.exe file to launch the application
3. If Windows displays a security warning, click Run or Yes to proceed
4. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click More info, then click Run anyway

Step 5: Enter Your Credentials

When the SecureW2 JoinNow window opens:

1. In the "Username" field, enter your complete SIUE email address (e.g., jsmith@siue.edu)
2. In the "Password" field, enter your SIUE account password
3. Click Next or Install to continue

Step 6: Complete the Installation

1. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow the program to make changes
2. The tool will automatically install the necessary certificates and configure your WiFi settings
3. Wait for the "Configuration successful" or similar completion message
4. Click Finish or Close when the setup is complete

Your Windows device will automatically connect to the eduroam network. You should see "eduroam" appear as your connected network in the WiFi system tray icon.

Verification

To confirm your connection:

• Check that the WiFi icon in your system tray shows a strong signal
• Hover over the WiFi icon to see "eduroam" listed as the connected network
• Open a web browser and navigate to any website to test internet connectivity

Additional Information

Once configured, your Windows device will automatically connect to eduroam whenever you're on campus or at other participating eduroam institutions worldwide. You won't need to repeat this setup process unless you change your SIUE password or reset your network settings.

The eduroam network uses enterprise-grade security (WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise) to protect your data and ensure secure internet access across all participating institutions.

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