Permanent connection

Configuration with certificate – Linux

“polimi_protected” and “eduroam” Wi-Fi networks

Wired acces

10 minutes estimated

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Before you begin

Complete these checks before starting the configuration

To enable wired network access, the card must be inserted and installed before starting the configuration.

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Install the certificate

Install the Polimi personal certificate

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Cat Eduroam installer dowload

  1. Connect to https://cat.eduroam.org
  2. Click: “Click here to download your eduroam installer”.
  3. Select Politecnico di Milano as Organization.
    If not present search for it.
  4. In User Group select polimi-TLS and download the installer.
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Run the Eduroam installer

The profile contains the configuration of two wi-fi networks (“eduroam” and “polimi-protected”) and advanced wired access.

  1. Run the l’installer and click Next to install.
  2. To make the installer executable open a Terminal window, navigate to the folder where you saved the installer and give the command: chmod +x eduroam-linux-PdM-polimi-TLS.py
  3. To run the installer, issue the command:
    ./eduroam-linux-PdM-polimi-TLS.py

After execution the eduroam CAT screen appears:

  • Click: “Yes” to continue

Specify the location of the Polimi personal certificate.
(The certificate is usually saved in the download folder with .p12 extension)

  • enter the certificate password and press Install.

Reference screen

You have completed the configuration.

  • The certificate expires two years after its generation. You will receive an email notification approximately 15 days prior to the expiration.
    Upon expiration, the connection will stop working and you will need to repeat the configuration with a new certificate.