Access to Absalon's wireless network (WIFI)

On all Absalon locations there is access to three wireless networks:

  • ABSALON Net: is our secure wireless access to the Internet (incl. access to library databases) particularly for employees. You must use your Absalon e-mail and password. A certificate is also needed for installation on the laptop or smart device.
  • eduroam: is a student net (in collaboration with other universities and colleges across the world). You must use your Absalon e-mail and password.
  • ABSALON Visitor: this wireless network can be used by everyone on Absalon's locations, and does not require Absalon login-credentials. Employees and students are not recognized as guests, but private computers and smart devices are not serviced by Absalon and are as such recognized as "guest" units.
Expand or collapse content 1. ABSALON Net (instructions)

ABSALON Net is Absalon's secure wireless network for students and staff. You can use this network from your own computer or mobile unit (smartphone, tablet etc.). An Absalon e-mail and password is required in order to connect to the ABSALON Net.

When you are connected to ABSALON Net, you have

  • Full access to all internetbased services and sites
  • Free access to UCAs selected library databases

If you experience any issues, please contact DIGITAL Helpdesk.

Expand or collapse content 2. eduroam (instructions)

Eduroam is a global collaboration which also gives AU students and employees free access to the wireless network at other teaching and research institutions all over the world. Find Eduroam partners here

See this short English animation describing eduroam

Connect your device

To use Eduroam, you need to install it on your devices: Smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Guide

It is important to run the setup program, as it ensures a better protection of your user name and password due to the installed certificate.

Step-by-step guide

Expand or collapse content 2.1. IOS devices

The images in this guide are from an iPhone with iOS version 9.3.2. On other devices and a later version of iOS the screen can look at little different. The screenshots are in Danish.

1. Start by downloading the setup profile at cat.eduroam.org

2. Allow that the program opens on your phone

3. Click Install (DK Installer)

4. Enter the password for your iPhone/iPad

5. Enter your username. Your username is your Absalon emailadress (eg [email protected])

6. Click Next (DK Næste)

7. Click OK

8. The installation is finish. Click OK

9. When this screen is displayed and eduroam is listed the installation was successful and completed

Expand or collapse content 2.2. Windows devices

The images in this guide are from a PC with Windows 7. The guide is for Windows 7, 8 og 10.

Start download the setup program from cat.eduroam.org

1. Click Run to start the installation

2. Click Next to proceed

3. Click Ok to proceed

4. Enter your username. Your username is your Absalon emailadress (eg [email protected])

5. Enter your password and repeat it in the bottom field. Your password is the same as for net.pha.dk and your Absalon webmail

6. The installation is in progress

7. The installation is complete. Click Finish

Expand or collapse content 2.3. Android devices

The images in this instruction are taken from a Nexus Android phone

Eduroam must not exist prior to installation because it may cause an error.

Download the program from Google Play to install eduroam properly.

You will find the installation program here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.ac.swansea.eduroamcat&hl=en

1. Click Run to install the program

When the eduroam APP is installed run the program.

2. Select Professionshøjskolen Absalon and continue.

3. Click Install to proceed

4. Enter your username. Your username is your Absalon emailadress (eg [email protected])

5. Enter your password. Your password is the same as for net.pha.dk and your Absalon webmail

6. Then install

7. The installation is complete. Click Finish

Expand or collapse content 3. ABSALON Visitor (instructions)

As a guest at Absalon, you can use this network from your own computer or mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.). No username or password is required to access ABSALON Visitor, and you can use the network for up to 23 hours once connected.

Please note that you may experience certain limitations when using this network, as it is subject to security measures that protect our daily operations. While connected to ABSALON Visitor, your access to internet-based services and websites therefore may be partially restricted.

3.1. Connect to Absalon Visitor on your PC

1. Find the WiFi 'ABSALON Visitor' on your computer and connect.

2. Now click 'Open browser and connect'

3. A browser window will now open with this login box. Send an SMS with the word "access" to 445 to receive a voucher via SMS.

Enter the voucher code in the Voucher field on your PC, then select "Login".

4. Once the login is completed, you will see that ABSALON Visitor appears as "Connected" in the Wi-Fi menu.

You can now access the internet using this voucher for up to 23 hours.

3.2. Connect to Absalon Visitor on your smartphone

1. Find ABSALON Visitor in your WiFi settings

2. Send an SMS with the word "access" to 445 to receive a voucher via SMS. You can then either copy or manually enter the voucher code into the Voucher field.

Next, select "Login".

3. You have now connected to the network.

You can now access the internet using this voucher for up to 23 hours.