[MacTUG] New guest Wi-Fi service launching - June 1

[Carol Lu]

What is happening? The Net-ID service used for guest Wi-Fi access is being shut down.

When is this happening? Starting Saturday, June 1, Net-ID will no longer be available.

What is the impact to users? Users connected to Eduroam using Net-ID (userid at netid.uwaterloo.ca<mailto:userid at netid.uwaterloo.ca>) will be disconnected. Users can establish an alternate wireless connection using the steps outlined below:

  1.  Click and connect to 'uw-wifi-setup-no-encryption' found under your computer's list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  2.  In the Join 'uw-wifi-setup-no-encryption' pop-up window, scroll down and select the 'Click here if you are a guest user' option.
  3.  Enter your first name, last name, and email address into each respective field. Click 'I Agree' to continue.
  4.  A confirmation code will be sent via email. Enter the code into the pop-up window to connect to the Wi-Fi. There will be a 10-minute window for you to enter the code before the process times out and needs to be restarted.

Note: Wi-Fi access will timeout after 24 hours.

For more information, please visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/information-systems-technology/services/guest-wi-fi-network.

Questions or concerns? Please contact the IST Service Desk, helpdesk at uwaterloo.ca<mailto:helpdesk at uwaterloo.ca> or ext. 44357.

Recipients of this message: isthd, ist-staff, ctsc, faccus, admin-support, ucist, UWweb, mactug



Carol Lu
Computing Consultant, Digital Communications
Information Systems & Technology
University of Waterloo
519-888-4567 ext. 40280

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