If you are a current student or member of staff at the University of Northampton you can connect to the University's student or staff network. There are also networks for guest visitors and a dedicated network for gaming and smart devices.
Using a laptop
Windows
In the notification area of your laptop, next to the time and volume controls, click on the wifi logo to see the networks you can connect to.
Select the network UoN_Student (if you are a student) or UoN_Staff (if you are a member of staff). Enter your University ID (student number or staff ID), followed by your University password.
Macbook
Go to the top right of the screen, by the battery and date/time, and click on the Wi-Fi icon to bring up the list of networks.
Select the network UoN_Student (if you are a student) or UoN_Staff (if you are a member of staff). Enter your University ID (student number or staff ID), followed by your University password.
Using a phone or tablet device
Open the Settings app on your device and then select wifi. You will see the available wifi networks. Choose UoN_Student (if you are a student) or UoN_Staff (if you are a member of staff). Once you have selected this, follow instructions below for your device.
Android devices
Alternatively, enter the following details when going to connect to the Wi-Fi:
- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
- CA Certificates: 'Unspecified' or 'Do not validate'
- Identity: Your University ID (student number or staff username)
- Anonymous Identity: Leave this field blank
- Password: Enter your University password
- Domain: If you are asked for a domain, enter 'northampton.ac.uk'
iPhone devices
Alternatively, use the following details when going to connect to the Wi-Fi:
- Username: Your university ID (student number or staff username)
- Password: Enter your university password
- If it asks to accept certificates, click 'Trust' at the top right
Gaming network
UON has a wifi network that is dedicated to gaming equipment. You can not automatically join this network, you must register your device first. This is done through the IT self-service portal and there is guidance available.
Visitors
If you are a visitor to the University with your own device you can connect to and use the guest wifi option. Please follow our guest wifi guide on how to connect.
Eduroam wifi network
If you are staff or a student at another University you can use the Eduroam wifi network by choosing Eduroam from the available wifi networks on your device. We have a guide that can help you with Eduroam. Speak to your home institution if you need assistance connecting.
I am having further issues, how can I reach IT Services?
If you are having any further issues, you can contact us through one of the following methods:
- You can report an issue in person at the IT Services helpdesk on the ground floor of the Learning Hub
- You can raise an IT ticket in the IT self-service portal
- You can also call us on 01604 893333
- If you are an international student, you can email us on Int_ITSupport@northampton.ac.uk
Our opening times are:
- Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm
- Friday: 8am to 9am and then 10am to 5pm