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Mac OS X 11.7+

Instructions for setting up WLAN access under macOS

Note

Please note that we can only offer help with problems on officially supported operating systems.


When prompted for user data, be case-sensitive and enter your username (not an alias) including @uni-bremen.de.

For security reasons, the WiFi password is not the same as the password of your Uni account. Students set the
Password automatically when activating the Uni-Account, other users have to set up the WiFi password once in the onlinetools.

If you prefer manual setup, you will find manual setup instructions further down this page.

If there is a problem, please contact us by e-mail at wlan@uni-bremen.de.

Preset

If you have already installed a profile file for eduroam on your macOS device, you must delete it before setting it up. To do this, go to System Preferences -> Profiles and delete all profiles for eduroam by selecting them and clicking the Minus button. (You will need your personal password for the Mac).

You should also delete existing connections to the eduroam network. Go to System Preferences - Network - Wlan - Other Options - select the eduroam network (if available) and remove it with the minus button.

Step 0

To connect to the Eduroam WiFi you need an Eduroam Wlan profile file for your macOS device, which you can download and install via the Uni-Bremen WiFi or alternatively via mobile data e.g. via a hotspot (then continue from step 3).

Step 1

Click on the "Wi-Fi" icon and turn on the wireless LAN. Now select the WiFi "Uni-Bremen".

Step 2

Now the minimal browser of the macOS device opens, just close it. Then check if you are connected to the "Uni Bremen" WiFi.

Step 3

Start Safari and open the page wlan.uni-bremen.de/cat.

Step 4

Check the information and confirm with the blue button "Download your eduroam installation program".

Step 5

You will be forwarded directly to the download, which is usually done automatically. If not click on
"If you have problems with the automatic download, please use this link."

 

Step 8

The settings open and show the downloaded profile. Click on "Continue" to install the profile.

Step 7

Now enter your user name in the form username@uni-bremen.de and the corresponding WiFi-Password.

Step 8

Confirm the installation process by entering your device password.

Step 9

The profile has been successfully installed, the connection to the eduroam network can now be established.

Troubleshooting

If no connection is established, this can have various causes:

 

  •  Your macOS system is not up to date
  • If there is no access point with the eduroam network nearby, the location must be changed.
  • If there is still an old profile file on your device, you must first remove it. Open the system settings and navigate to the point Profiles. Now select the old "eduroam" profile and click on the "Minus" icon below. Confirm the information dialog by clicking on "Remove" and entering your device password.

If problems persist, our diagnostics page may be able to help.

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