Wireless Network Access Options for Visitors
- eduroam wireless network at UW using credentials from your home institution or anyroam.net
- University of Washington wireless network with ‘guest connect’ option
The following policies apply to UW visitors’ use of UW wireless network service:
eduroam Wireless Network at UW
UW-IT strongly recommends use of the secure, encrypted eduroam wireless network when visiting a UW location.
- Visitors who use an eduroam service at their home institution should use the same credentials to connect to eduroam at UW. If your device was configured before leaving your home institution, it should automatically connect to eduroam at UW once your credentials are entered.
If your device was not configured for eduroam at your home institution, you may try to use your home institution configuration process via a ‘guest connect’ on the University of Washington network. If you have problems related to eduroam, please contact your home institution support staff for assistance.
In addition to UW’s policies, the following also apply to visitors’ use of UW eduroam:
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- Eduroam Privacy Policy
- The appropriate use policy of your home institution
When using eduroam at UW, authentication transactions identifiable only by MAC addresses are recorded by the UW for troubleshooting, statistical reporting, and compliance.
- Anyroam.net: Persons without eduroam credentials may register with anyroam.net to get eduroam credentials. These credentials are good for one year and may be renewed.
UW-IT does not support anyroam. Contact anyroam.net with questions or problems.
University of Washington Wireless Network
The initial ‘captive portal’ page presented when first selecting the University of Washington wireless network offers three options including one for guest access:
- “Configure eduroam” – UW NetID required to run SecureW2 configuration tool,
- “Connect as a guest” – UW NetID not required.
- “Continue to Login” – UW NetID required.
Select the “Connect as guest” button to proceed. Guest connections last for 3 hours and provide limited Internet access. For most visitors, this service will meet their casual network needs while they are visiting UW. This network is not encrypted.
Option of last resort: Visitors who cannot access the eduroam network, cannot install anyroam, or for whom the guest connection is insufficient will need a Temporary UW NetID to connect to the University of Washington network. For more information on temporary UW NetIDs see “Temporary UW NetIDs“.