February 19, 2020
Major upgrade of state’s K-20 Network ensures high-performance internet connectivity for classrooms
Resilient, high-performance internet access for 1.5 million students is ensured, thanks to a major upgrade to the K-20 Education Network that connects classrooms across the state. The K-20 Education Network is a state-funded, high-speed broadband network with locations in every county, serving school districts, tribal schools, colleges, universities and libraries. UW-IT, which provides operations, engineering…
January 7, 2020
Don’t forget to onboard your new devices to eduroam
Did you receive a new laptop, cell phone or tablet recently? Then make sure to keep your new devices Wi-Fi safe by onboarding them to eduroam, the UW’s preferred Wi-Fi network.
October 22, 2019
Where we roam with eduroam
What are the top countries where UW travelers connected to Wi-Fi using eduroam, the UW’s preferred Wi-Fi connection service for all students, faculty and staff? Find out. You can use eduroam at more than 30,000 participating locations around the world. Get eduroam now by configuring your devices. And bon voyage!
June 21, 2019
Outdoor Wi-Fi expanded to include new Life Sciences Building
The UW’s new Life Sciences Building added outdoor Wi-Fi on its deck overlooking the Burke-Gilman Trail, at the West Plaza and stairs, along Stevens Way and on the east side. This and other planned expansions of outdoor Wi-Fi aim to meet the ever-increasing demand for fast, seamless performance at all UW campuses and UW Medicine…
June 5, 2019
Take your UW Wi-Fi connectivity with you this summer
Whether you’re enjoying a much deserved break or a study-abroad program this summer, make sure to connect your devices to eduroam. This secure, global Wi-Fi service offers seamless connectivity at thousands of locations around the world. It’s also the UW’s preferred Wi-Fi connection method for students, faculty and staff. Get online with eduroam at onboard.wifi.uw.edu.
March 12, 2019
Snow didn’t slow down IT tools or the Service Center
During the UW’s eight days of suspended operations in February, UW students, faculty and staff were still able to connect remotely to resources on UW campuses, hold virtual meetings and classes online, and get the IT help they needed, thanks robust IT systems and tools such as Husky OnNet, UW Zoom, UW Panopto, and 24x7x365 support provided by UW-IT’s Technology Service Center.
