Boston College IT Support
Setting up eduroam on iOS
This method requires you to install the GetEduroam Tool. To do this, please click on the link below and then follow the instructions below.
https://www.geteduroam.app/Click on the App Store Button. This will open the App Store as well as the geteduroam app. Click on Download and install it to your phone.
Once installed run through the onscreen prompts as shown below:
Click on configure on the bottom.
Click on the "Select an Institution" Box in the middle.
Search for "Boston College" and select "Boston College [UK]". Please make sure that you select the UK Boston College and not the US one.
Sign in using your college information. This will be your college Email & Password.
Success! You will now be able to connect to the Eduroam network. Open your Wi-Fi Settings and try connecting.
This method requires you to install the Eduroam CAT Setup tool. To do this, please click on the link below and then follow the instructions below.
Eduroam CAT Setup Tool.Once on the eduroam website, you need to click on the catagory that is relevent to you. For example if you are a student then click on student.
Next, you need to click on the download button and it will download the Eduroam configuration file to your computer. If the website is showing the wrong device, simply click on "Choose another installer to donwload" and then pick the correct device
For best results, please use the built-in browser (Safari) to open the configuration file. The profile will install itself after you click (or tap) the button. You will be asked for confirmation/input at several points:
If you need assistance with setting up eduroam, please contact the IT Helpdesk who will be able to help.
The IT Helpdesk can be found in the main Boston campus in Rochford Room 39.
You can also contact us directly through email: ithelpdesk@boston.ac.uk
Or by phone: 01205 313235