The uw-wifi-setup-no-encryption SSID was decommissioned the fall of 2022. Refer to the updated article UniversityOfWaterloo - Captive Portal for guest wi-fi.

 Wi-Fi access for individuals: 

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


How to configure access for individual guests

  1. Under your computer's Wi-Fi settings, select uw-wifi-setup-no-encryption from the list of available 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 may be a 10-minute window of time for you to enter the code before the process times out and needs to be restarted.
     

     

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