Guest Access and the University of Washington Wireless Network

Temporary UW NetIDs used in conjunction with the University of Washington SSID should be used only as a last resort to access a UW wireless network. Guests/visitors should first attempt to connect in order, as follows:

• eduroam wireless network...
  • using the guest's Eduroam-enabled home institution's credentials (if applicable);
  • using free AnyRoam.net credentials;
• University of Washington SSID wireless network "guest connect" option. 

If these options all fail and a temporary UW NetID is required as a last resort, it must be assigned by a UW faculty or staff member.

 

Responsibilities

UW Faculty/Staff member assigning the UW NetID

• • When assigning a temporary UW NetID, the faculty or staff member agrees to inform the recipient(s) about the ethical use of computers and networks inclusive of UW's Appropriate Use Policy.
  • The UW faculty or staff member who submits the temporary UW NetID request form is responsible for providing support to the recipient(s), e.g., lost passwords.

Guest/Visitor

• • The temporary UW NetID user is responsible for keeping their computer up-to-date and virus-free. 
  • Agrees to abide by UW's network/technology use policies as well as appropriate local, state, and federal laws including, but not limited to the following:
    • Appropriate Use
    • Public Records Act
    • Unauthorized Distribution of Copyrighted Material on the UW Network
    • Usage Policies and Guidelines for Cloud Services
    • UW DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) Information

 

Types of Temporary UW NetIDs

There are two types of temporary UW NetIDs: personal and shared.

 

Personal Temporary UW NetID

Assigned to a single person for wireless access (up to 3 months). Examples: a visiting professor, a visiting vendor giving a multi-day demo, a person taking a class for two weeks.

Request a Personal Temporary UW NetID

 

Shared Temporary UW NetID

Assigned to a specific group of people for a short time (up to two weeks). Examples: Wi-Fi access for conferences, a specific meeting scheduled for non-UW people requiring Wi-Fi access.

Request a Shared Temporary UW NetID

 

For persons needing longer-term access or access to UW NetID services other than Wi-Fi, see instructions on how a UW faculty or staff member can sponsor the creation of a permanent personal UW NetID.

 

Password Issues

Temporary UW NetID passwords cannot be reset or recovered. In the event a password is lost and can't be retrieved, a new Temporary UW NetID will need to be requested.

Extend Time

To extend the expiration of a temporary UW NetID, go to this link after it is half-way through the temporary net's lifespan - Extend Time for Temporary UW NetID.

Support

UW-IT Service Center provides support to the UW faculty and staff members who request the temporary UW NetID services.