Should I use UCLA WiFi, UCLA Web or Eduroam? What’s the difference?
Wireless users may encounter a number of SSIDs (wireless network names). These may vary by the coverage area. Click on the link below to see a map of the campus wireless coverage.
The SSIDs that are designated for public use are as follows:
This article will explain when it is appropriate to use either UCLA WI-FI, UCLA WEB, or EDOUROAM.
UCLA WEB should be used for basic web browsing and should not be used for accessing any of our network services. This is an excellent choice for users that want to quickly connect to the network and do not need full networking services.
Wireless users may encounter a number of SSIDs (wireless network names). These may vary by the coverage area. Click on the link below to see a map of the campus’s wireless coverage.
The SSIDs that are designated for public use are as follows:
eduroam
This network can be used by UCLA faculty, students, staff, and authorized guests. Eduroam uses two technologies for authentication: WPA2 and 802.1x. WPA2 is short for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, and it ensures that the traffic between a wireless device and the Access Point (AP) is encrypted. Eduroam is the recommended network as it provides the highest level of security. To login to eduroam you must use your UCLA Logon ID with @ucla.edu appended (i.e. UCLALOGONID@ucla.edu) and password to authenticate on this network.
This network is also accessible to visitors from other universities/institutions that participate in eduroam. See the eduroam website for more information. In order to print wirelessly you must be connected to this network.UCLA_WiFi
This network can be used by faculty, students, staff, authorized guests, and VPN-configured users. After connecting to this network, a user should open their web browser. A portal page will then be displayed and the user will need to provide their UCLA Logon and password to access the network. Users that have devices configured with VPN clients (excludes SSL VPN), may also use this network without having a UCLA Logon. In order to print wirelessly you must be connected to this network.
UCLA_WEB
This network is available to any individual on campus including visitors to the campus. This network is restricted to HTTP (Web) and HTTPS (Secure Web). This network also allows for the use of VPN (including SSL VPN) configured devices. VPN is required to use other applications such as email clients, instant messaging, and file-sharing clients. This is an excellent choice for users that want to quickly connect to the network and do not need full networking services.
For information on how to connect to any of these networks, please see the IT Services wireless network access article.
For any additional questions please contact the HumTech Service Desk.