Connect Meta Quest to Eduroam

Eduroam can be challenging to connect to on certain devices, such as the Meta Quest. This guide outlines the process.

Method 1: Configuration Assistant Tool

This method should be more straightforward if you can access the internet on the Quest through an alternate means, such as a mobile hotspot.

1. Download the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT) for Android
2. Enable Developer Mode on the headset
3. Install the APK through Meta Quest Developer Hub (MQDH)
4. Launch the app on the Quest under Library/Unknown Sources
5. Enter your eduroam login credentials in the app to set up and connect to the network automatically

Method 2: Install the CA certificate manually

This method requires you to get and install the eduroam CA certificate, copy it, and install it onto the Quest manually.

1. Locate the CA certificate by checking the Linux setup script from the the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT)
2. Save the certificate to a file such as eduroam.crt
3. Optionally, decode the certificate information or through openssl x509 -in eduroam.crt -text -noout
4. Copy the certificate to the Quest to any folder through Android File Transfer or OpenMTP
5. In the wifi connection panel, select PEAP with MSCHAPV2
6. Install the certificate by clicking the corresponding option in the certificate selection selector. You should quit the credentials login page once installed and relaunch it for it to take effect and be found.
7. You should now be able to connect with your eduroam credentials

The certificate should look something like this:

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
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-----END CERTIFICATE-----