Network overview

Name (SSID)	Encryption	Authentication
eduroam	WPA2 + AES	802.1x + PEAP - MSCHAPv2 802.1x + TTLS - PAP
OvGU-802.1X	WPA2 + AES	802.1x + PEAP - MSCHAPv2 802.1x + TTLS - PAP
OvGU-Event	WPA2 + AES	Pre-shared Key
otto hotspot	none	WebAuth

Eduroam

The eduroam network enables Wi-Fi users to access the network infrastructure of other universities as well as services on the Internet without restrictions. For this purpose, users with an account from University A are allowed to log on to the network of University B with this account, as long as both universities participate in roaming. This means that guests from other universities can use the Wi-Fi (eduroam) at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg.

OvGU-802.1X

The wireless network "OvGU-802.1X" enables users to access the campus network as well as TCP-based services (e.g. Web/Mail) in the Internet from the Wi-Fi without having to install additional software. In modern operating systems, support for 802.1X technology is already built in, so that access only needs to be configured accordingly.

OvGU-Event (Guest access for large events)

For events, the organiser should contact it-service@ovgu.de in time with the relevant request and communicate the following points:

• Period (from when to when does the event run)
• Location (where the event will take place - please specify as exactly as possible)
• Number of participants (approx. number of expected participants)
• Contact person responsible for questions of the URZ

otto hotspot (Magdeburg city guest access)

The otto hotspot is the time-limited, free Wi-Fi access of the city of Magdeburg. Service provider is Magdeburg-City-Com GmbH (MDCC).