98ÌÃ'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.
98ÌÃ Students, Faculty & Staff
eduroam
For 98ÌÃ 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 98ÌÃ.
- Log in with your 98ÌÃ email address (MIDASID@odu.edu) and MIDAS password.*
Eduroam ("edu³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌýroaming") is a secure network of educational institutions across the globe. While at 98ÌÃ, connect to eduroam on campus using your 98Ìà email address (MIDASID@odu.edu) and your MIDAS password. When you visit a participating institution, you will connect to their eduroam wireless networkÌýautomatically. If you have trouble connecting, use thisÌýÌýwizard.
Additional information about eduroam can be found atÌý.
*Android users: EAP method: PEAP | Identity: Your 98ÌÃ email address | Password: Your MIDAS password | CA certificate: Don't validate
Participating eduroam institutions
Monarch98ÌÃ
For students, faculty and staff who regularly access WiFi on their own devices and are primarily located on campus.
- Select the Monarch98ÌÃ wireless network.
- Log in with your MIDAS ID and password.
Monarch98ÌÃ is an encrypted network that offers a persistent login experience -- once you connect your device, it will automatically connect to Monarch98ÌÃ every time you step on campus (until you change your MIDAS password).
If you have trouble connecting, try thisÌýÌýwizard, or view our Monarch98ÌÃÌýÌýon YouTube.
Guests
Access98ÌÃ
Best for campus visitors or 98ÌÃ users on a shared device. DOES NOT implement encryption.
- Select the Access98ÌÃ wireless network.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to connect.
To connect to Access98ÌÃ, either log in with credentials that someone provides to you (at an 98ÌÃ 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 aboutÌýGuest Accounts.
eduroam
For visitors who are affiliated with participating eduroam institutions.
- Select the eduroam wireless network.
- Log in with your organization's credentials.
98ÌÃ visitors from eduroam-participating institutions are able to use eduroam to connect to the 98ÌÃ campus wireless network as though they were at their home university.
Before you arrive at 98ÌÃ: 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.Ìý(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 atÌý.
Residential Devices
Device98ÌÃ
This 98ÌÃ WiFi network is for gaming consoles, streaming media devices and other electronic devices that do not have standard browsers.
- Go toÌýÌýto register your device and receive a password.
- Select the Device98ÌÃ wireless network.
- Enter the password you received.
Register your device's MAC address atÌýÌýto receive the password for Device98ÌÃ. Use this password to connect your registered device to the network. (Computers, smart phones and tablets are not permitted on this network.)
Device98ÌÃ is currently available in residence halls only. Learn more about using devices at 98ÌÃÌýhere.
Get help
If you need help connecting to 98ÌÃ's wireless networks, contact the IT Help Desk atÌýitshelp@odu.eduÌýor (757) 683-3192.
