WiFi on campus

Connect to RMIT’s WiFi network on any RMIT campus or location.

Connect as student or staff

To connect:

  1. Go to the WiFi setting of your device and select RMIT-University from the list of available WiFi networks
    • RMIT–University is available to RMIT students, RMIT staff and authorised visitors. This secure or ‘closed access’ network will appear in the WiFi settings of your device. It enables authorised users to access the internet and RMIT’s network.
  2. Enter your RMIT ID and password.

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.

Forgot your password? Reset it.

Windows

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.

  1. Click on the wireless icon in the bottom right system tray
  2. Select RMIT-University from the list of available networks and click Connect
  3. Enter your Student/Staff ID in Username (using the format sXXXXXXX/EXXXXX) and your RMIT password in Password. Click OK.
  4. Windows may prompt you with a security message, simply click Connect.

 

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:

Step one

Click the wifi icon and select Network Settings

Click the wifi icon and select Network Settings

Step two

From the left hand menu, select Wi-Fi and then click on Manage known networks in the main window.

Select Wi-Fi, then click on Manage known networks.  Locate RMIT-University, click it and then click Forget.

Step three

Locate RMIT-University, click it to select and click Forget.

Mac

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.

Step one

Click on the wireless icon in the upper right.

Step two

Select RMIT-University from the list of available networks

Step three

Enter your student/staff ID in the Username field and your RMIT password in the Password field and click Join.

Click on the wireless icon and select RMIT-University. Enter your RMIT staff ID and password

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.

Windows may prompt with the wireless certificate pop-up. Select connect, to continue

iOS

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.

Step one

 Locate and tap the Settings (Gear) icon on your phone, followed by Wi-Fi.

Step two

From the list of available networks, select RMIT-University

Tap Settings, then select Wi-Fi. Select RMIT-University and enter your RMIT staff ID and password, and tap Join

Step three

Your device may prompt you to trust the wifi certificate, tap Trust to complete the connection.

Your device may prompt you to trust the wifi certificate. Tap Trust to complete the connection.

Android

These settings may be used for other devices such as Chromebook and Linux. 

Step one

Locate and tap the Settings (Gear) icon on your phone, followed by Wi-Fi.

Step two

From the list of available networks, select RMIT-University

Click the wifi icon, select eduroam and click connect. Enter your staff ID and password and click OK/Connect

Step three

Set the EAP method to PEAP (if not set already).

  • Phase-2 authentication can stay as None for most devices, however some may require this to be switched to MSCHAPV2.
  • CA Certificate can stay as (unspecified) for many devices, however some may require this to be switched to "Don't validate" or "Trust on first use" in order to proceed. Android 13 will need to set the CA Certificate to 'Use System Certificates'. 
  • Please set the Domain to rmit.edu.au.
Windows may prompt with the wireless certificate pop-up. Select connect, to continue

Step four

Enter your student or staff ID in Identity, your RMIT password in Password (Anonymous Identity should be blank). Tap Connect.

Windows may prompt with the wireless certificate pop-up. Select connect, to continue

Connect as a visitor or guest

RMIT offers free WiFi access to business visitors and guests at RMIT events.
 

Business visitors

To connect:

  1. Go to the WiFi settings of your device and select RMIT–Guest from the list of available WiFi networks. Once this network is selected, you will be directed to a web page
  2. Select Sponsor, add the required information (note: for Sponsor's email, enter the email address of the RMIT staff member you are visiting) and accept the Terms of Use
  3. Select Register
  4. Your guest connection will be approved by the staff member you are visiting
  5. Once the staff member approves the connection, the account status will change to Enabled and you can select Log in to access the WiFi.

Visitors can access WiFi for up to 12 hours. For internet access beyond this timeframe, visitors will need to re-register.
 

Event guests

WiFi access instructions will be provided to guests at the event.
 

Request WiFi access for your event guests

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:

  • Event date, start and finish times
  • Location
  • Approximate number of attendees
  • Name of your event.

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.

Connect via Eduroam

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.

Connecting to Eduroam at other universites

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.

Windows

Step one

Click the wifi icon, select eduroam from list of available networks and click connect Connect.

Step two

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

Click the wifi icon, select eduroam and click connect. Enter your staff ID and password and click OK/Connect

Step three

Windows may prompt with the wireless certificate pop-up. select Connect once again to continue.

Windows may prompt with the wireless certificate pop-up. Select connect, to continue

Mac

Step one

Click on the wifi icon from the upper right of the Mac desktop and select the eduroam network to connect

Step two

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.

Click on the wifi icon and select eduroam. Enter your RMIT ID and password and click Join.

Step three

Your Mac may prompt you to verify the wireless certificate. Click Continue and enter your personal Mac admin password (if prompted) to proceed.

You may be prompted to verify the wireless certificate. Click continue (and if prompted, enter your personal Mac admin password) to proceed

iOS

Step one

Tap the Settings icon on your phone, then select Wi-Fi. From the list of available wifi networks, select eduroam.

Step two

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.

Tap settings, then select Wi-Fi, and select eduroam. Enter your RMIT ID and password, and tap join.

Step three

Your device may prompt you to trust the wifi certificate. Tap Trust to finish the connection.

You may be prompted to verify the wireless certificate. Tap trust, to complete the connection.

Android

Step one

Locate and tap the Settings (Gear) icon on your phone, followed by Wi-Fi.

Step two

From the list of available networks, select eduroam.

Tap settings, then select Wi-Fi, and select eduroam..

Step three

Set the EAP method to PEAP (if not set already).

  • Phase-2 authentication can stay as None for most devices, however some may require this to be switched to MSCHAPV2
  • CA Certificate can stay as (unspecified) for most devices, however some may require this to be switched to Don't Validate in order to proceed.
Set the EAP method to PEAP. Phase-2 authentication leave as None. CA Certificate can stay as unspecified, however some may require this to be set as Don't Validate.

Step four

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.

Enter your RMIT ID and password (Anonymous should be blank) and tap Connect.

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