Project Overview
Mission
Deploy secure, federated Wi-Fi access infrastructure across eight developing Asian countries, empowering local NRENs to operate as National Roaming Operators and fostering regional collaboration in network security.
Scope
Comprehensive implementation across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, and Vietnam through centralized training, technical tools, and server infrastructure deployment.
Partnership
International collaboration with leading organizations including AARNet, JNU, KISTI, REANNZ, SingAREN, and TEIN*CC to deliver world-class eduroam solutions.
Participating Countries
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Building digital education infrastructure
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Expanding academic network connectivity
🇧🇹 Bhutan
Enhancing higher education access
🇰🇭 Cambodia
Strengthening educational networks
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Scaling eduroam across institutions
🇱🇦 Laos
Connecting academic communities
🇳🇵 Nepal
Improving digital learning infrastructure
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Advancing educational technology
Key Achievements
Security Infrastructure
Established NRO-level authentication infrastructure, giving local NRENs autonomy to manage their own eduroam authentication systems and security policies.
Technical Tools
Created reusable, open-source Docker-based deployment and monitoring tools for broader eduroam adoption across the academic community.
Regional Cooperation
Strengthened cross-border NREN collaboration through joint training programs, shared documentation, and sustainable community building.
Project Timeline
Video Training Sessions
Four comprehensive video sessions introduced eduroam architecture, NRO responsibilities, server configurations, and essential support tools to participating countries.
APAN46 Workshop, New Zealand
Intensive in-person and remote workshop for 30+ attendees from 8 countries, covering setup procedures, Docker deployment, metrics analysis, and monitoring systems.
Local Institutional Workshops
Knowledge cascade training delivered to home-country institutions, ensuring widespread adoption and local expertise development.
Infrastructure Deployment
Server and WAP procurement, software development, documentation creation, and establishment of country-specific eduroam portals.
Partner Organizations
Sustainable Development Impact
Future Directions
The project paves the way for expanded coverage to countries like Myanmar and Fiji, improved travel logistics for international workshops, global adoption of Docker-based deployment tools, and development of comprehensive monitoring frameworks to support ongoing NRO operations.