Wifi Networks

When it comes to accessing the University network, there is nothing more convenient than doing it wirelessly – now you can stay connected anywhere on campus with your laptop or other portable device.

Quick-connect to wireless

Get fast access to IT services including the internet, intranet, email, and online education with the University’s very own wireless network.

Connecting to the UofA wireless network

For more information, please see the knowledge articles via the MyIT Portal.

The eduroam wireless network is a secure world-wide roaming service developed for the international research and education community.

Not only can you use eduroam to connect wirelessly at the University, you can also visit any participating education institution or medical facility and access network services using your UofA login credentials.

To connect to University resources, such as your U: or S: drive, or internal websites and applications, you will need to connect via our Virtual Private Network (VPN) tool. This does not apply to SA Public Hospitals or SA Health locations. See more information below.

Connecting to eduroam

For more information, please see the knowledge articles via the MyIT Portal.

  • Connecting at hospitals and SA Health locations

    All University services, such as network drives (U: and S:), internal websites and applications are available by connecting to the eduroam network in these locations. Simply use the Onboard tool as outlined above to connect.

    eduroam is available throughout the following locations
    Metro Hospitals Country Hospitals Other sites
    • Flinders Medical Centre
    • Royal Adelaide Hospital
    • Women’s and Children’s Hospital
    • Lyell McEwen Hospital
    • Repatriation General Hospital
    • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
    • Noarlunga Hospital
    • Modbury Hospital
    • St Margaret Hospital

     
    • Port Augusta Hospital
    • Mount Gambier Hospital
    • Port Pirie Hospital.
    • Citi Centre, level 9
    • SAAS MedSTAR Airport
    • SAAS Parkside
    • 45 Grenfell Street, levels 7, 9, and 10
    • Western Community Mental Health Centre,
    • Rundle Mall Plaza, 55 Rundle Mall, levels 3 and 4

Are you registered to another educational institution? If so, you might be eligible to use the eduroam wireless network when on a UofA campus.

This secure world-wide roaming service allows you to connect wirelessly using the login credentials of your home institution.

Are you eligible to use eduroam?

Connecting to eduroam

Configuration settings are usually provided by your home institution. We recommend configuring and testing eduroam via your home IT department before coming to the University of Adelaide campus.

The University of Adelaide offers a guest network for people attending campus for work or study who don't have a University account. The guest network provides:

  • Internet access (not access to internal systems)
  • Access for seven days
  • The ability to connect on up to five concurrent devices
  • Availability anywhere on campus

Please follow the below process to access the network. 

Registration and connection

  1. On your device, go to your network settings and connect to "UofA Guest".
  2. Depending on your device, either a pop up or a web browser will open, taking you to the "UofA Guest Portal".
  3. If you are a new guest, please click the "Register for Guest Access" link at the bottom of the "UoA Guest Portal" page. You will need to create a “Username” of your choice, and add the relevant information in the “First name, Last name, and E-mail address” fields. To create your account, please read and agree to the terms and conditions.
  4. Once your account is created, you will be presented with your login details that are valid for 7 days. Please save you login details.
  5. Once registered, you will be automatically logged onto the Guest Network.
  6. Returning guests can login directly through the landing page of the "UofA Guest Portal" by using the username and password previously set up when registering. Please note, you will need to re-register after 7 days. 
  7. For any issues, please contact our Service Desk at +61 8 8313 3000.

If you want to connect another device to the network, simply connect to "UofA Guest" and enter your login details into the login screen.

You can also follow the same process if you are plugging your device into the wired network. 

Frequently asked questions