Wi-Fi connectivity is generally available throughout most buildings on campus as well as in UC Berkeley-affiliated buildings located off-site with an expansion effort underway. For the best connection, eduroam is the primary Wi-Fi service for access to the campus network (be sure to drop Airbears or other options in your list). It provides access to all students, faculty, and staff. Short-term visitors and guests may use CalVisitor, a basic open Wi-Fi network that requires no password. Longer term visitors can be sponsored for a CalNet Guest Account which allows them to use eduroam. View the comparison chart below to see which Wi-Fi option is best for you.
Connect to eduroam
To access campus Wi-Fi, a key or password is needed. Follow these steps to get your auto-generated password, there is no option to create your own password.
For those returning to campus:
- Use your CalNet ID to log into the Wi-Fi key website.
- Click on your username, a new row will appear with an option to print.
- Select “Print” to reveal your password, copy this to use when logging into eduroam. Watch this short video for help.
- Choose “eduroam” from the Wi-Fi network options on your device, enter username (YourCalNetID @berkeley.edu, this may be different from your bConnected email address) and your password.
- Once you have done this the first time, your device should automatically use eduroam whenever you are within an area where it is provided.
For those new to campus:
- Use your CalNet ID to log into the Wi-Fi key website.
- Select “Create New Guest Account.”
- Enter your User ID into the Your User ID field, it must match the ID listed above it.
- Leave Account Activation option set to “Now” then click “Create.”
- The next screen will show you an automatically generated password for use with eduroam.
- Choose “eduroam” from the Wi-Fi network options on your device, enter username (YourCalNetID @berkeley.edu, this may be different from your bConnected email address) and your password.
- Once you have done this the first time, your device should automatically use eduroam whenever you are within an area where it is provided.
Campus Wi-Fi Options
Which option is best for you? |
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Description |
The recommended Wi-Fi service to use while on campus is eduroam. Available in almost all buildings across UC Berkeley, eduroam is a secure, authenticated service which provides network access on campus and at many institutions throughout the world. Learn more |
CalVisitor provides a basic level of Wi-Fi access for those without a CalNet ID or sponsored guest account. |
| Availability |
Campus and Visitors (from other institutions) | Visitors (no passphrase required) |
| Get Connected | Connect to eduroam following the steps provided above. |
To access CalVisitor, configure your Wi-Fi enabled device to select CalVisitor as the SSID for their wireless networking needs. Note: CalVisitor provides limited service for general visitors to campus. Visitors on campus for collaboration can request guest access to eduroam from their campus sponsor or contact. |
| Web-Based Authentication | No | No |
Secure Access (One-Time Login) |
Yes | No |
| Encrypted Wireless Traffic | Yes | No |
| Access Campus Resources (e.g. bConnected, Digital Library, bCourses, etc.) |
Yes | No |
