Wireless Access
You can connect to the UWG Wireless Network from almost anywhere on campus!
Wireless Access | Connecting to the Network | FAQs | Wireless Security
Wireless Access Points
Wireless Access is currently available at the following locations:
- All Residence Hall Main Lobbies and Laundry Areas
- Adamson Hall 1st & 2nd Floor Atrium
- Alumni House 1st Floor Hallway
- Biology Lobby Area, 1st Floor East and West
- Boyd 1st & 2nd Floor East and West
- Campus Center Aerobics Area, Ballroom, and Game Room
- Cobb Hall 1st Floor Lobby, 2nd Floor Center, and ITS Conference Room
- CoE Cyber Café, 1st and 2nd Floor Atrium Area, Dean’s Office
- CoE Annex 1st & 2nd Floors North and South
- Geography Building in the LRC Office area
- Health Services
- Honors House
- Humanities 1st Floor Server Room and 2nd Floor Atrium Area
- Library 1st & 2nd Floors Center, East, and West
- Library 3rd Floor East and West
- Library Basement
- Outside Mandeville Hall on Front Campus Drive
- Outside Area Between Martha Monroe and the Library
- Melson Hall 2nd Floor Near Stairs
- Outside Area Between Murphy Athletics & Love Valley
- Pafford Hall 2nd Floor Lobby
- RCOB 1st & 2nd Floors East and West
- RCOB Dean’s Office
- Sanford Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room and President’s Office
- TLC 1st Floor Atrium Area
- TLC 2nd Floor Center and West
- TLC 3rd Floor Center
- TLC Comp Science Offices and Lab
- UCC 1st Floor Food Court
- UCC 2nd Floor Near Quiznos and ID Center
- UCC Deck Overlooking Love Valley
- Waring Lab
- Z6 Public and Executive Dining Rooms
To connect to the UWG Wireless Network, follow the following steps:
- Open your internet browser and try to load a page.
- A web page with a login screen will appear.
- Enter your myUWG email address (jdoe1@my.westga.edu) and password to authenticate. You will be automatically redirected to your default browser screen.
Note: Once you have authenicated your connection is no longer encrypted by UWG. This means that any data sent over unencrypted web pages may be intercepted by malicious users. You can verify that a web site has encryption enabled by looking for the “padlock” symbol in the corners of your browser window.
Wireless FAQ
Q: Will my wireless connection work anywhere ACCESSUWG is available?
A: Yes, all you need to do is type in your user ID (full email address) and password at the prompt on the “Log-in page” and it will work in any of the wireless zones listed on this site.
Q: When I try to use the wireless, no matter what website I try to access I only get this one page; how do I get to where I am trying to go?
A: When you first connect to ACCESSUWG, the only website you can get to is the “Login page”. You must type in your user ID (full email address) and password at the prompt on the “Login page” to be able to move beyond this page.
Q: Can I use an Apple iPhone or other web enable device, or is the network only available for laptops?
A: ACCESSUWG is accessible from any device capable of browsing the internet. Check here or on the “Login page” for additional instructions.
Q: On certain occasions, I have trouble connecting, even though I am within a wireless network zone. Why is that?
A: Wireless connections are susceptible to possible radio interference due to weather, other wireless devices, or obstructions like buildings and trees. In this case, try moving to another location within the wireless zone. Keep in mind that ACCESSUWG is not intended as a replacement for wired network access. If you are trying to access course material or attend an on-line class, wired network access is provided for faculty and staff use in their offices and classrooms while students have access to several conveniently located computer labs.
Q: I can barely see my computer screen outside. Is there something I can do to improve the display?
A: When outside in daylight, it may help you to raise the brightness level on your screen. Note that on some laptops you must use a certain combination of keyboard keys to adjust the brightness level. If you are unsure how to adjust to the brightness level on your screen, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
Faculty and Staff should contact their helpdesk for further details or to request wireless access.
Wireless Security
At UWG, the wireless client used secures the connection end to end and the entire session is encrypted.
