Connect to RMIT’s WiFi network on any RMIT campus or location.
Connect to RMIT’s WiFi network on any RMIT campus or location.
Connect to RMIT’s WiFi network on any RMIT campus or location.
To connect:
For more information about how to get connected, view the guides below which include step-by-step instructions on how to gain access to the RMIT WiFi networks, no matter which mobile device or laptop you bring on campus.
IMPORTANT: Connection to the RMIT-University WiFi is only possible on iPhone iOS 11 or later or iPadOS 13.1 or later. This is due to the requirement for support for TLS 1.2 security in 802.1X authentication. It may be necessary to update the iOS/iPadOS version if you find your device cannot connect to the WiFi.
If you have connected before and have since changed your password, you will need to forget the network on your device before connecting again. To do so:
Click the wifi icon and select Network Settings
From the left hand menu, select Wi-Fi and then click on Manage known networks in the main window.
Locate RMIT-University, click it to select and click Forget.
IMPORTANT: Connection to the RMIT-University WiFi is only possible on MacOS 10.13 or later. This is due to the requirement for support for TLS 1.2 security in 802.1X authentication. It may be necessary to update the MacOS if you find your device cannot connect to the WiFi.
Click on the wireless icon in the upper right.
Select RMIT-University from the list of available networks
Enter your student/staff ID in the Username field and your RMIT password in the Password field and click Join.
If this is your first time connecting to the network, you may be prompted with the RMIT Wireless Security Certificate. If so, simply click Accept.
If you have a certain level of security on your Macbook, you'll be prompted for your personal admin password to confirm these changes.
IMPORTANT: Connection to the RMIT-University WiFi is only possible on iPhone iOS 11 or later or iPadOS 13.1 or later. This is due to the requirement for support for TLS 1.2 security. It may be necessary to update the iOS/iPadOS version if you find your device cannot connect to the WiFi.
Locate and tap the Settings (Gear) icon on your phone, followed by Wi-Fi.
From the list of available networks, select RMIT-University
Your device may prompt you to trust the wifi certificate, tap Trust to complete the connection.
These settings may be used for other devices such as Chromebook and Linux.
Locate and tap the Settings (Gear) icon on your phone, followed by Wi-Fi.
From the list of available networks, select RMIT-University
Set the EAP method to PEAP (if not set already).
Enter your student or staff ID in Identity, your RMIT password in Password (Anonymous Identity should be blank). Tap Connect.
RMIT offers free WiFi access to business visitors and guests at RMIT events.
To connect:
Visitors can access WiFi for up to 12 hours. For internet access beyond this timeframe, visitors will need to re-register.
WiFi access instructions will be provided to guests at the event.
If you're an RMIT staff member who wants to arrange WiFi access for event guests, please submit the Guest WiFI Request For an Event or For Multiple Guests online form, providing the following details:
Once set up, you will receive an Event Code and instructions explaining how your event visitors can connect to the WiFi.
As the event organiser, you will need to accept responsibility for the actions of guests using your Event Code.
If you're a student or staff member from another university, you can connect to the Eduroam WiFi network while visiting RMIT. Eduroam is an independent wireless network that allows mobility between educational institutions for authorised users.
If you are an RMIT student or staff member, you can connect to the Eduroam network if you are at the campus of another university. For instructions on how to connect to Eduroam at other participating universities and institutions, see the Eduroam website.
Click the wifi icon, select eduroam from list of available networks and click connect Connect.
When prompted, enter your student/staff ID in the format sXXXXXXX@rmit.edu.au/eXXXXX@rmit.edu.au along with your RMIT password and click OK/Connect
Windows may prompt with the wireless certificate pop-up. select Connect once again to continue.
Click on the wifi icon from the upper right of the Mac desktop and select the eduroam network to connect
When prompted, enter your student/staff ID in the format sXXXXXXX@rmit.edu.au/eXXXXX@rmit.edu.au along with your RMIT password and click Join.
Your Mac may prompt you to verify the wireless certificate. Click Continue and enter your personal Mac admin password (if prompted) to proceed.
Tap the Settings icon on your phone, then select Wi-Fi. From the list of available wifi networks, select eduroam.
Enter your RMIT ID in the format sXXXXXXX@rmit.edu.au/eXXXXX@rmit.edu.au in the Username field, your RMIT password in the Password field and tap Join.
Your device may prompt you to trust the wifi certificate. Tap Trust to finish the connection.
Locate and tap the Settings (Gear) icon on your phone, followed by Wi-Fi.
From the list of available networks, select eduroam.
Set the EAP method to PEAP (if not set already).
Enter your student or staff ID in the format sXXXXXXX@rmit.edu.au/eXXXXX@rmit.edu.au in Identity, your RMIT password in Password (Anonymous Identity should be blank).
Tap Connect.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.