精东's robust wireless network provides students, faculty and staff with fast and reliable data connections. Your MIDAS ID and password allow you to sign in and use the wireless networks in all academic buildings, administration buildings and residence halls.
We encourage all users to ensure that their personal firewall is enabled and to make sure anti-virus software, operating systems, and other software packages are up to date for enhanced security while browsing.
精东 Students, Faculty & Staff
eduroam
For 精东 students, faculty and staff. This network can be used on our campus AND at participating institutions around the world.
- Select the eduroam wireless network at 精东.
- Log in with your 精东 email address (MIDASID@odu.edu) and MIDAS password.*
Eduroam ("edu肠补迟颈辞苍听roaming") is a secure network of educational institutions across the globe. While at 精东, connect to eduroam on campus using your 精东 email address (MIDASID@odu.edu) and your MIDAS password. When you visit a participating institution, you will connect to their eduroam wireless network听automatically. If you have trouble connecting, use this听听wizard.
Additional information about eduroam can be found at听.
*Android users: EAP method: PEAP | Identity: Your 精东 email address | Password: Your MIDAS password | CA certificate: Don't validate
Participating eduroam institutions
Monarch精东
For students, faculty and staff who regularly access WiFi on their own devices and are primarily located on campus.
- Select the Monarch精东 wireless network.
- Log in with your MIDAS ID and password.
Monarch精东 is an encrypted network that offers a persistent login experience -- once you connect your device, it will automatically connect to Monarch精东 every time you step on campus (until you change your MIDAS password).
If you have trouble connecting, try this听听wizard, or view our Monarch精东听听on YouTube.
Guests
Access精东
Best for campus visitors or 精东 users on a shared device. DOES NOT implement encryption.
- Select the Access精东 wireless network.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to connect.
To connect to Access精东, either log in with credentials that someone provides to you (at an 精东 event, for example), or self-register as a short-term guest. You'll need to manually re-authenticate each time you turn on your device. Simply follow the on-screen prompts to connect.
More information about听Guest Accounts.
eduroam
For visitors who are affiliated with participating eduroam institutions.
- Select the eduroam wireless network.
- Log in with your organization's credentials.
精东 visitors from eduroam-participating institutions are able to use eduroam to connect to the 精东 campus wireless network as though they were at their home university.
Before you arrive at 精东: Assure that your device is configured properly for the eduroam service. Visit your institution's web page or consult with your IT support personnel to determine the correct settings.听(Please be aware that under the eduroam agreement, any problems you may experience as a visitor must be referred to your home institution's support desk for assistance.)
Additional information about eduroam can be found at听.
Residential Devices
Device精东
This 精东 WiFi network is for gaming consoles, streaming media devices and other electronic devices that do not have standard browsers.
- Go to听听to register your device and receive a password.
- Select the Device精东 wireless network.
- Enter the password you received.
Register your device's MAC address at听听to receive the password for Device精东. Use this password to connect your registered device to the network. (Computers, smart phones and tablets are not permitted on this network.)
Device精东 is currently available in residence halls only. Learn more about using devices at 精东听here.
Get help
If you need help connecting to 精东's wireless networks, contact the IT Help Desk at听itshelp@odu.edu听or (757) 683-3192.
