Information Technology Services implemented a new Wi-Fi access network named NU-Connect.

NU-Connect provides an automated configuration for attaching laptops and most mobile devices to the secure and encrypted Eduroam network.

The addition of NU-Connect is part of an effort by ITS to standardize the wireless experience for campus end users across Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha. The use of the NU-Connect SSID will be optional for the remainder of the spring semester.

By the end of July, Eduroam will replace UNOSecure and UNLAir-E as the only secure SSID at the University of Nebraska. Information Technology Services will maintain existing SSID’s through the end of the school year. Faculty and staff should transition their Wi-Fi use to NU-Connect and Eduroam.

NU-Connect provides a single, self-service onboarding application to securely connect devices to Eduroam, giving users a unified wireless experience regardless of campus location. After a user has connected to NU-Connect and the application has completed its process, they will be prompted to enter their credentials.

• Login id: jsmith7@unl.edu

• Password: My.UNL ID-Password

• Login id: sjones3@unomaha.edu

• Password: NetID

Eduroam, currently available on all campuses, is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. Eduroam gives students, researchers and staff from participating institutions internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions.

The implementation of NU-Connect is the first step in improving the wireless experience for campus users. The second phase of standardization will include general guest access via the SSID NU-Guest and registration of Internet of things devices such as Roku and Smart TVs.

The final phase will give users on all University of Nebraska campuses a simplified list of three SSID networks: NU-Connect, NU-Guest and Eduroam.

Learn more about Eduroam. For questions or assistance, contact the university’s computer help center.