Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT)
Get connected, wherever you are

Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT)
Get connected, wherever you are

Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT)

The eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT) has been developed to help organisations offering their users eduroam access.  The tool builds customised installers for a range of popular PC and smartphone platforms and enhances the security for the end user.

The tool ensures that users are protected against rogue wi-fi hotspots accessing usernames and passwords.
The tool builds a specific  configuration for each participating organisation and so users should ensure they are downloading the correct installer.  If your organisation is not listed on the CAT website then please contact your institutions IT department for advice.

To see the list of supported devices, go to https://cat.eduroam.org and click on "About CAT"

CAT Website

https://cat.eduroam.org/

If your organisation does not have a profile on CAT ask your IT department to set one up - it is quick and easy to do.

Technical Resources

For source code and documentation for developers

https://github.com/GEANT/CAT

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Re-run tool with "Include Bootloader" checked using an official manufacturer file.

: If your PC does not have a serial port, you need a USB-to-RS232 adapter.

Connect the opposite end to the RS232 port located on the back of the STB.

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Plug the 9-pin RS232 serial cable into your PC's serial port.

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Once the progress reaches 100%, click Finished and restart your device. Common Troubleshooting Re-run tool with "Include Bootloader" checked using an

Turn the receiver off. Verify the COM port digit in Device Manager. Click "Next" before powering the box back on. Wrong data transfer baud rate configured.

When prompted, click a final time to burn the transferred data from RAM directly into the permanent SPI flash memory.

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: Updates the operating system or middleware of the receiver.

Ensure a stable power supply during the transfer. A power cut mid-process will corrupt the flash memory.

Modifying hardware memory can be risky if you are not careful. Keep these rules in mind to protect your device.

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