Windows device

This page helps you connect to UNSW’s new certificate-based Wi-Fi for your Windows Device. Click Get Online and follow the prompts to install your eduroam certificate.

Detailed instructions are provided below to guide you through each step.

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Instruction steps and images may vary slightly depending on the device version/type. You can check if your device type and operating system supports the Clearpass Onboard Requirements here.

Step 1

Establish an internet connection

If you are connecting on campus, connect to the “UNSW-GetOnline” Wi-Fi network.

Note: Once your device is onboarded, you will need to forget the “UNSW-GetOnline” Wi-Fi network to automatically connect to eduroam when on UNSW campuses. 

If you are connecting off campus, ensure that you have a reliable connection to download and install the Wi-Fi certificate.

Step 2

Select your device operating system

Visit the Get Online webpage Get online | UNSW Sydney.

Scroll down and select the Windows tile.

Step 3

Getting to the onboard portal

Select Get online.

Make sure to read the Terms and Conditions carefully. Select I agree, then select Next.

Then select your device type – UNSW managed or non-UNSW managed.

Type in your UNSW credentials and complete MFA when prompted.

Step 4

Download the certificate

On the UNSW Onboard Page, select Start QuickConnect

The UNSW eduroam Wi-Fi certificate is an annual certificate. 

This means that you will need to renew this certificate every 12 months. When the eduroam certificate is due to expire, UNSW IT will send you reminder email 30 days before expiration. To continue your secure access to UNSW Wifi you will need to complete this process again.

Step 5

Installing the certificate

Click to run and start the installation of the ArubaQuickConnect onboard wizard.

Select Next.

Select Connect to prepare your Windows device for onboarding to the eduroam Wi-Fi network.

Once the onboarding wizard finishes loading, select Close.

You will now be securely connected to the eduroam Wi-Fi network every time you are at participating institutions.

If the eduroam onboarding wizard is unsuccessful on your device, please try connecting manually.
Use the following credentials in your Wi-Fi settings:

  • Username: zID@ad.unsw.edu.au
  • Password: your zPass

If you continue to experience issues, please contact the IT Service Centre.