Connecting to Wi-Fi in CIS and HAD

Owned by Kimberly Adkins
Last updated: Aug 19, 2024
3 min read

Overview

Networking is piloting a different wireless access point technology in the CIS and HAD buildings. 

The process will be different depending on which Wi-Fi you wish to connect to.


Table of Contents

Connecting to Eduroam

This process has not changed. For instructions on how to connect to Eduroam, please visit SecureW2 and Connecting to Eduroam

Connecting to USF

When connecting to the USF Wi-Fi in CIS and HAD, you will be prompted to authenticate using the USF Microsoft Single Sign-On page.  

Connecting to USF-Guest

When connecting to the USF-Guest Wi-Fi in CIS and HAD, you will be prompted to perform the following steps. 

  1. Place a check mark next to I accept the Terms of Service, then select Sign in with SMS Text Message.


  2. If you do not already have a code, enter your Mobile phone number and select Send Access Code.


  3. Enter the access code that your receive via SMS Text Message and select Sign In.


  4. If successful, you will receive the following message.


USF-Guest Conference IDs

The 'Sponsored Guest' feature replaces these conference IDs in CIS and HAD.  To submit a Sponsored Guest request, you will need to enter your name and email address as well as the USF sponsor's name and  USF email address.  The sponsor will receive an email with a link to click to validate the access request.

Example of approval email the USF Sponsor will receive.  Once they click approve, guest access is enabled.

New Wi-Fi in HAD – USF-Resident

In addition to Eduroam/USF/USF-Guest, an additional Wi-Fi named USF-Resident will be available in the HAD building.  USF-Resident is an MPSK (multi pre-shared key) Wi-Fi.  It uses WPA2 pre-shared key authentication. Each student receives a personal pre-shared key.  Students can request their pre-shared key by visiting https://residentwifi.usf.edu. 

When signing in to the USF-Resident Wi-Fi, you must use your USF Microsoft SSO. A PSK will be displayed, as shown in the image below.  On your device, connect to USF-Resident and type in the password provided.  Once connected, you can discover and cast to devices joined with your pre-shared key, but you cannot discover or cast to other student’s devices.