Although you can manually set up your wireless connection, we recommend that you rather use the automated Configuration Assistant Tool - eduroam CAT. The tool enhances your security by configuring your settings correctly. This ensures that you always connect to the authentic, UCT eduroam service – and not any rogue WiFi network that might impersonate the official service.

Laptop instructions

Windows and Apple users Linux users
Windows users:
 
  1. Download the installation file for your operating system:
  2. Open the downloaded installation file.
  3. When prompted, enter your UCT username@wf.uct.ac.za and UCT network password.
 
Apple users:
 
  1. Download the Apple device installation file.
  2. Open the downloaded installation file.
  3. When prompted, enter your UCT username@wf.uct.ac.za and UCT network password.
  1. Download the Linux installation file.
  2. Open Terminal and give the file "execute" permission by typing:
    chmod +x /path_to_your_download_folder/eduroam-linux-UoCT.sh
  3. In Terminal, run your script by typing:
    /path_to_your_download_folder/eduroam-linux-UoCT.sh
    (Substitute the text "path_to_your_download_folder" with the actual path.)
  4. When prompted, enter your UCT username@wf.uct.ac.za and UCT network password.
  5. Confirm your password.

NOTE:
If your laptop can also connect via network cable, configure your web browser(s) for automatic proxy detection. And if you live in a UCT student residence, register your device on the Network Access Control registration page.

 

Mobile instructions

Apple mobile devices (iOS 15 and newer) Android
  1. Download the geteduroam app (by SURF B.V.) from the app store.
  2. Once downloaded, open the app and search for University of Cape Town.
  3. In the Login window, log in using your UCT username@wf.uct.ac.za and UCT network password.
  4. Click Connect.
  5. In the “geteduroam" Wants to Join Wi-Fi Network "eduroam"? pop-up box, Click Join.
  1. Download the geteduroam app (by SURF B.V.) from the Play store.
  2. Once downloaded, open the app and search for University of Cape Town.
  3. In the Login window, log in using your UCT username@wf.uct.ac.za and UCT network password.
  4. Click Connect.
  5. In the “geteduroam" Wants to Join Wi-Fi Network "eduroam"? pop-up box, Click Join.