Wireless UWNet - Types of Access
This document describes the different types of wireless access provided on the UW campus.
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)
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Login Type |
Login Duration |
Intended Users |
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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 |
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Email address |
24 hours or until user moves to a building with a UWNet legacy system | Guests without NetIDs |
UWNet Legacy System
- SSID: UWNet-BuildingName
- Also known as: Cisco, classic wireless, legacy wireless
- Locations: Campus buildings broadcasting the SSID UWNet-BuildingName
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Login Type |
Login Duration |
Intended Users |
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NetID |
Until user moves to a different building location | UW-Madison faculty, staff, students, Guest NetID holders |
Guest NetID
- SSID: Any of the above
- Locations: Campuswide
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Login Type |
Login Duration |
Intended Users |
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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) |