{"id":16011,"date":"2026-01-15T11:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/?p=16011"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:18:53","slug":"what-wifi-are-you-connected-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/what-wifi-are-you-connected-to\/","title":{"rendered":"What WiFi are you connected to?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are\u00a0three\u00a0WiFi networks at UWM,\u00a0are you using the best one?\u00a0WiFi networks\u00a0typically\u00a0automatically connect after\u00a0setup, so\u00a0use the information below to check\u00a0that you are using the best\u00a0option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-students-amp-employees-uwm-wifi\">UWM Students\u00a0&amp; Employees \u2013 UWM WiFi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Login with your UWM credentials using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kb.uwm.edu\/85022\">these instructions<\/a>.\u00a0This is\u00a0a\u00a0secure network\u00a0and is for long term use for UWM students and employees.\u00a0If your sessions timeout or you have to re-login, check that you are connected to this network, and not UWM Visitor.\u00a0Please\u00a0use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kb.uwm.edu\/search.php?q=forget+wifi\">the\u00a0instructions<\/a>\u00a0for forgetting a saved WiFi network\u00a0to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visitors-and-guests-uwm-visitor\">Visitors\u00a0and Guests \u2013 UWM Visitor\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This network is\u00a0for those who are visiting campus and is intended for short term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trying-out-eduroam\">Trying out eduroam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eduroam is another&nbsp;secure&nbsp;WiFi option available to UWM students and employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you connect to the\u00a0encrypted\u00a0eduroam\u00a0WiFi\u00a0at\u00a0UWM, you will be able to automatically connect to WiFi at\u00a0other participating universities and\u00a0institutions.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kb.uwm.edu\/85023\">These\u00a0instructions<\/a>\u00a0can help you learn\u00a0more and\u00a0get started with\u00a0eduroam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-about-wifi\">Questions about WiFi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on all UWM WiFi\u00a0options,\u00a0please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/information-technology\/wifi\/\">visit our webpage<\/a>. 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