Networking
UWSP Wired Network
UWSP operates a high-speed wired data network capable of delivering speeds to the end-user device of up to 1 GB/s depending upon location.
Data ports are available in nearly every classroom, computer lab, office, shop, etc., in almost every building on campus. If you need to activate a jack, contact the
Help Desk.
UWSP Wireless Network
Wireless Access for UWSP Students, Faculty, and Staff
UWSP students, faculty, and staff should connect to the secure wireless
network that is available in all academic and administrative buildings, the residence halls, Treehaven lodges and Treehaven lounge areas. This network is based on the 802.1x specification for secure user authentication, and WPA/WPA2 encryption.
The SSID for this wireless network is labeled UWSPWIRELESS.
For instructions on how to connect a device to the UWSP wireless network, please visit our instruction pages.
Wireless Access for UWSP Guests
Visitors may connect to the guest wireless network or the eduroam wireless network.
The guest wireless network is available in all academic and administrative buildings. Every summer it is also available in the residence halls. This is an open, unsecure network that provides limited access to UWSP resources.
UWSP services such as email.uwsp.edu, myPoint.uwsp.edu, and myfiles.uwsp.edu are not available on this network.
To gain access to the guest wireless network, connect your device to the network SSID called "UWSP_Unsecure_Guest", open your web browser, and register by entering a valid email address.
The eduroam wireless network is available in all academic and administrative buildings and the residence halls.
This is a secure network and allows visitors from other colleges and universities to connect to it with the
credentials of their home institution, provided that their institution also participates in eduroam.
The SSID for this wireless network is labeled "eduroam". For additional information on the eduroam federation visit eduroam.org.
For instructions on how to connect a device to the UWSP wireless network, please visit our instruction pages.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the UWSP network, please contact the Help Desk.