Description
OHIO University guests have multiple ways to connect to Wi-Fi. Guests can utilize open guest Wi-Fi connections or eduroam Wi-Fi depending on their eligibility.
Note: OHIO students, faculty, staff, emeriti, and participants from other eduroam institutions are all recommended to use the eduroam Wi-Fi network. You will experience a faster, better, more secure connection that is less likely to drop.
Environment
Android, iOS, PC, Mac, and web browser
Solution
Connecting to open guest Wi-Fi
For any University guest who is not eligible for eduroam, you can access an unsecured wireless network for an indefinite period of time.
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Search and connect to the "Ohio University Guest" Wi-Fi network
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Agree to the Terms and Conditions of network use
Limitations to note:
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May be speed-limited
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Cannot be used to access services that are restricted to campus network users (printers, AirMedia displays, departmental shared drives, etc.)
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If you need higher performance or access to campus-only services, a current employee will need to sponsor your access.
Outcome: You should now be able to utilize the open guest Wi-Fi network.
Connecting to eduroam Wi-Fi
Current students, faculty, and staff from any participating eduroam institution can connect to the wireless network for an indefinite period of time.
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Follow the instructions on the Wi-Fi page to connect to eduroam.
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Log in using your home institution email address and password.
Outcome: You should now be able to utilize the eduroam Wi-Fi network.
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