How we utilized eduroam Visitor Access (eVA) for great guest Wi-Fi
Speaker: Tammy Zinck
eduroam is already a powerful and widely adopted tool for higher education institutions around the world, providing secure, reliable wireless access for students, faculty, and staff. Building on that strong foundation, this presentation will outline how we successfully introduced a free and user‑friendly guest wireless solution called eVA (eduroam Visitor Access) by leveraging our existing eduroam network infrastructure.
I will walk through the steps we took to implement eVA, including the planning considerations, technical configuration, and communication strategies that helped ensure a smooth rollout across our environment. The presentation will also highlight the diverse ways we’ve integrated eVA into different areas of our campus and how these approaches have supported a variety of visitor needs—from short‑term guests to conference attendees and external collaborators.
Finally, I will share the practical benefits we’ve observed since adopting eVA, demonstrating how it has significantly improved connectivity, convenience, and the overall guest experience. Let’s explore how extending eduroam through eVA can enhance wireless access in any educational institution.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of eVA.
- How to manage guest credentials.
- How to delegate administrative tasks.
- How to configure access parameters.
- How to utilize self-service options.
Speaker Bio:
Tammy Zinck is the Supervisor to the Telecommunications Infrastructure team in ITS at Dalhousie University. With a Diploma in Information Systems and Programming and 30+ years' experience in IT at Dalhousie in a several roles within the institution, all within the network infrastructure field.