Wireless UWNet - Types of Access
This document describes the different types of wireless access provided on the UW campus.
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UWNet
- SSID: UWNet
- Also known as: Aruba, New Wireless, Upgraded Wireless
- Locations: Campus buildings broadcasting the SSID of UWNet with no building name appended at the end
- Includes NetID or guest login (replaces separate guest wireless system)
Login Type
Login Duration
Intended Users
NetID
Remainder of the semester or until user moves to a building with UWNet legacy system (Note: User remains authenticated for the remainder of the semester in Aruba buildings) UW-Madison faculty, staff, students or Guest NetID holders Email address
24 hours or until user moves to a building with a UWNet legacy system Guests without NetIDs
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UWNet Legacy System
- SSID: UWNet-BuildingName
- Also known as: Cisco, classic wireless, legacy wireless
- Locations: Campus buildings broadcasting the SSID UWNet-BuildingName
Login Type
Login Duration
Intended Users
NetID
Until user moves to a different building location UW-Madison faculty, staff, students, Guest NetID holders
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Guest NetID
- SSID: Any of the above
- Locations: Campuswide
Login Type
Login Duration
Intended Users
N/A
Issued for up to 30 days but login is dependent on wireless system Visitors to UW Departments (e.g., guest scholars, prospective students, etc)