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Public WiFi

Previously, visitors at the University could only access WiFi services by a member of staff registering on their behalf and supplying them with credentials. Public WiFi has simplified this by removing the need for registration in favour of a simple “click to connect” experience on the UofGvisitor network so that all guests can access the internet via free WiFi.

The UofG Public WiFi Service (UofGvisitor)

  • As part of the University’s ambitious Network Programme, we have teamed up with BT to deliver a new free WiFi service for visitors to the Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses, which was launched on 7th March, 2022.
  • This new UofGvisitor WiFi service is available everywhere on campus where WiFi connectivity is present and offers visitors a quick and easy way to stay connected while enjoying our campuses.
  • At the click of a button, visitors have access to WiFi for up to two hours, after which time they can easily reconnect (users of the service will also be disconnected from the service after 15 minutes of inactivity)​.
  • UofG students and staff, and visitors with eduroam credentials, should continue to use the eduroam WiFi service, which is:
    • Free
    • Fast
    • Secure
    • Uninterrupted
    • unlike UofGvisitor WiFi, you can use eduroam continuously for an unlimited time, regardless of inactivity
    • Available at thousands of institutions around the world, so you can stay connected wherever you are

UofG Public WiFi – some questions answered

(a) I am a visitor to the UofG, how can I get online?

  • UofGvisitor is the UofG’s new public WiFi service aimed at providing online access for our visitors and guests. Information on how to get online can be found on the For Visitors page

(b) I am a student / staff member, can I use UofGvisitor?

  • Whilst in practice anyone can use it where they can see the UofGvisitor network, the service is really provided for our visitors and guests to use
  • UofG students and staff should continue to connect via the eduroam WiFi service, which is:
    • Free
    • Fast
    • Secure
    • Uninterrupted
    • unlike UofGvisitor WiFi, you can use eduroam continuously for an unlimited time, regardless of inactivity
    • Available at thousands of institutions around the world, so you can stay connected wherever you are

(c) How do I connect?

  • You connect by selecting UofGvisitor in your WiFi network options (where you usually connect to a WiFi service). On selecting it you are presented with the public WiFi service landing page and all you need to do to get online is click the ‘Get Online’ button and you will be re-directed to the UofGvisitor home page. From here, you can access your online world.