Connect Your Computer or Other Wi-Fi Device to the tu-openaccess Network

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[Students, Faculty and Staff] The tu-openaccess network does not require you to log in using your TU NetID. It is intended for campus guests and Wi-Fi devices incompatible with tu-secure. These instructions will help you connect your Windows or Mac computer, as well as your streaming box or game console (e.g., Roku, Xbox, etc.). TU NetID holders must use the tu-secure wireless network when working with sensitive information like social security numbers, credit cards and bank accounts.

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The tu-openaccess network does not require you to log in using your TU NetID. It is intended for campus guests and Wi-Fi devices not compatible with tu-secure. These instructions will help you connect your Windows or Mac computer, as well as your streaming box or game console (e.g., Roku, Xbox, etc.). Please take the same precautions you would on any open network (e.g., coffee shop, airport, etc.). TU NetID holders must use the tu-secure wireless network when working with sensitive information like social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts and confidential university data. 

Connect your Windows 10 computer to tu-openaccess

  1. Select the Wi-Fi icon at the end of the Windows Taskbar (in the bottom right corner of your screen) to display a list of available networks.
  2. Select tu-openaccess from the list. 
  3. Select the Connect button.

Connect your MacOS computer to tu-openaccess

  1. Select the Wi-Fi icon at the end of the Apple Menu Bar (in the top right corner of your screen) to display a list of available networks. 
  2. Select tu-openaccess from the list. 

Connect another wireless device to tu-openaccess

  1. Open your device's Network Settings panel.
  2. Navigate to the list of detected Wi-Fi networks. 
  3. Select tu-openaccess from the list. 
     
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Article ID: 142388
Created
Sat 10/8/22 11:06 AM
Modified
Thu 12/21/23 2:07 PM
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