Network, Wi-Fi (eduroam) and remote access (VPN)

Flinders University has deployed a state-of-the-art, high speed network infrastructure that facilitates access to all of the University's online services as well as the wider Internet.

Staying connected at Flinders University has never been easier.

Useful links

Acceptable Use of Technology Procedures

Wireless network & eduroam

Remote access (VPN)

Wired network

Wireless network and eduroam

The eduroam wireless network is an international roaming service for secure wireless connectivity, which has been developed for the research and education community. It is the preferred wireless network for all University staff and students.

What’s the best method for me to connect to eduroam?

By connecting to eduroam, you accept and agree to abide by the University’s Acceptable Use of Technology Procedures.

If you are connecting from a device on campus and you can see eduroam in your list of available wireless networks, then:

1. Select eduroam

2. Enter your FAN@flinders.edu.au and then your password

3. Follow the on-screen prompts, including acceptance of certificates

If the above does not work, generally have trouble connecting or you just want to configure your device for eduroam from home/off campus, then try the University’s automated configuration tool. This will attempt to configure your device automatically for you.

If you would prefer to manually configure your device, the required settings are:

SSID	eduroam
Username	<FAN>@flinders.edu.au
Password	<FAN Password>
Authentication protocol	EAP (PEAP) with MS CHAP v2
Security protocol	802.1X with WPA2-Enterprise/AES

If all else fails, please contact the IDS ServiceDesk.

Flinders University and SA Health network coverage

Flinders University has over 2000 wireless access points to provide seamless wireless network coverage across all of our campuses. You will be able to stay connected no matter where you are!

To find out if eduroam is available in specific locations around the world, check the eduroam site.

We provide wireless coverage to the following Flinders University campuses:

Metro Adelaide

Bedford Park
Victoria Square (CBD)
Tonsley
Noarlunga
Daw Park.

Rural South Australia

Renmark
Nurioopta
Mt Gambier
Murray Bridge
Berri
Victor Harbor.

Northern Territory

Royal Darwin Hospital
Casuarina
Katherine
Nhulunbuy
Alice Springs
Tennant Creek

We have also partnered with SA Health to provide eduroam at the following locations:

Metro hospitals

Flinders Medical Centre
New Royal Adelaide Hospital
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Lyell McEwen Hospital
Repatriation General Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Noarlunga Hospital
Modbury Hospital
St Margaret Hospital.

Country hospitals

Port Augusta Hospital
Mount Gambier Hospital
Port Pirie Hospital.

Other sites

99 Gawler Place
L9 Citi Centre
SAAS MedSTAR Airport
SAAS Parkside
45 Grenfell Levels 7, 9, 10
Western Community Mental Health Centre
55 Rundle Mall level 6.

Remote network access (VPN)

Flinders University offers access to the University network and its resources from anywhere using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN allows you to connect a device from anywhere, and make it appear as if you were connected from on campus, allowing you access to all of the internal University's IT resources and services.

To use this service, you will need to perform a once off installation of a program called the Cisco AnyConnect client on your device.

Install Cisco AnyConnect

If you have an Andorid or iOS device you can download the Cisco Anyconnect app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and enter ‘vpn.flinders.edu.au’ as the connection details.

Wired network

Flinders University provides wired data outlets to most areas of the University – this allows staff and students to take advantage of the wired infrastructure providing fast network speeds to the desktop allowing high speed transfer of data, audio, video and other online content.

To request new data cabling or the activation of an existing data point onto the Flinders University network, please submit a request.

Get or change a wired network point

Support for digital and IT services

Opening hours: 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays

After hours or when all staff are busy you will be given an option to leave a voicemail message. Voicemails will be accessed as soon as practical during business hours otherwise you may choose to log an IT support request.