Communication Networks
UPDigital will discontinue the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 communication protocols in its network services (Eduroam and VPN).
These protocols (TLS 1.0 that has existed since 1999 and TLS 1.1 that has existed since 2006) were advised against being used in 2018, with Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla announcing their abandonment in 2020, due to the need to move to more secure protocols.
These communication protocols will no longer be supported by our services as of March 31, 2023.
Therefore, equipment that does not support the latest protocols, TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3, should be updated.
U.Porto’s Wi-Fi network is part of the eduroam (Education Roaming) project, and can be used by students, teachers and non-teaching staff, as well as users not affiliated with U.Porto but who have access to the eduroam network through another participating entity.
I. Access
Available to any user who is registered in the Information System (SIGARRA) as ‘Active’ or ‘Attending’.
II. Authentication
Authentication on the eduroam network of U.Porto is done using your SIGARRA login credentials:
- User: login_SIGARRA@institution.up.pt (example: up201599999@fep.up.pt)
- Password: password_SIGARRA
Whenever you change your SIGARRA password, you will have to update the connections of all your devices.
III. Setup
Online support:
The "UPorto" wireless network is restricted and is intended exclusively to support events.
Information updated in August/2021
FEP provides a VPN service (Virtual Private Network), through which any computer connected to the Internet may access the various services offered on FEP’s internal network.
When the VPN connection is active, all Internet traffic goes through FEP. This provides the user with remote access to the library’s databases.
I. Access
Available to any user who is registered in the Information System (SIGARRA) as ‘Active’ or ‘Attending’.
II. Authentication
Authentication on the VPN service is done using your SIGARRA login credentials:
- User: login_SIGARRA@institution.up.pt (example: up201599999@fep.up.pt)
- Password: password_SIGARRA
Whenever you change your SIGARRA password, you will have to update the connections of all your devices.
III. Configuration
Automatic Setup:
- VPN FEP IPSEC/L2TP Windows Vista or higher:
Online support:
Information updated in March/2023