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Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers several wireless networks to help you stay connected and productive. Follow these set-up steps to connect to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ wireless network that fits your needs: eduroam, Â鶹ÊÓƵ-IOT, Visitors or WAAV-Valdosta.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

eduroam is Â鶹ÊÓƵ's primary bring-your-own-device (BYOD) wireless network for students and employees. 

Follow these setup instructions 

Complete a one-time setup and your smartphone, laptop, and tablet will automatically connect anytime you are in range of the eduroam network--on Â鶹ÊÓƵ campuses, at all USG institutions, and participating eduroam institutions . Visitors from participating eduroam institutions can connect to Â鶹ÊÓƵ's eduroam network using their home insitution connection instructions. 

To learn more about eduroam, visit and

Â鶹ÊÓƵ-IOT is the wireless network designed for Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as gaming consoles, smart TVs, streaming devices, and wireless printers.

You must first register your IoT device before connecting to this network. (Limited to 5 devices)

Register Your IoT Device

  1. On a computer or device other than your IoT device, visit  
    Enter your MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ credentials; click Log In.  

  2. Click Register your device and enter requested information for the IOT device:  
  • MAC Address (also known as WiFi or physical address). Example AA:BB:CC:11:22:33. Find Your MAC Address 
  • Device Name that you can easily recognize. 

  • Share Device (Optional)-Grant others access to your device. Enter their MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ username. Use a comma to separate each user (ex. user1, user2, user3).

    • Currently this feature is only available at select locations.
    • AirGroup/AirPlay uses device ownership and location information to limit the printers and Apple TVs available to network users.
    • A personal device is automatically shared with other devices owned by the same user. 

3. Click Register Device.

Restart your IoT device & Connect it to Â鶹ÊÓƵ-IOT.  

Manage Your IoT Devices:

Click Manage Your Devices to edit, share, remove an existing device, or to add/create an additional device. 

Access Â鶹ÊÓƵ's open wireless network while visiting our beautiful campus.
Visitor access is available Monday thru Sunday, 7am - 11pm (EST) for 10-hour session durations.

How to Connect

1. Choose Â鶹ÊÓƵ-Guests from your device network list and tap Register with Email or Mobile #.

  • AT&T users must register with an email to receive login credentials.

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2. Fill out the required fields; tap Register. You will receive a text message or an email from ClearPass@valdosta.edu that will include your guest username and password. Check your Inbox or Spam folder.

3. Enter the provided Username and Password. 

4. Read and Accept the Use Policy; tap Log In to connect.

Enjoy Â鶹ÊÓƵ wireless network!

Need help? Call Â鶹ÊÓƵ Solutions Center at 229.245.4357.

Grant Presenter Access to Visitors

Full-time Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff members can grant Presenter access to guests who are using the Â鶹ÊÓƵ-Guests WiFi network. This special access allows guest presenters to connect and project their personal device (i.e., laptops, smart phones, and tablets) wirelessly to the university's audio/video system that is available in many classrooms and presenter locations.

*All guest presenters must first connect their device to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ-Guests network.

EMPLOYEES: 

Log in to the IOT Registration Portal at using your Â鶹ÊÓƵ username and password.

WAAV-Valdosta-#### is a third-party open-WiFi connection that is available on Â鶹ÊÓƵ shuttle and athletic buses that allow you to stay connected even when you are on the go.

Replace the hashtags by the four numbers assigned to the bus you are on.

Open WiFI on Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buses

Need more help?

  • Visit the IT Helpdesk Walk-up: Odum Library 2nd Floor
  • Call Â鶹ÊÓƵ Solutions Center: 229.245.4357
  • : Login with your MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ credentials
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Good to know

Wireless Access Points

There are ~1600 APs installed around campus that allow Blazers to connect wirelessly almost everywhere--including outdoors!

Got questions? We've got answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wired ports are available for official business and Â鶹ÊÓƵ-owned devices only in academic and administration buildings. Residence Hall requests must meet specific requirements in order to be activated.

If you need a port activated in any of these areas, please contact the Solution Center by calling 229-245-4357 or by submiting a ticket through the .

If available, it is always recommended that a user connects to a secure and encrypted wireless network, such as Â鶹ÊÓƵ's eduroam network.  

Be cautious of data that you transmit over unsecured wireless networks. We do not recommend making purchases, completing banking transactions, or similar activities that would transmit financial information or private identification numbers (like Social Security Numbers) over an unsecured/unencrypted wireless network.

  • Personal computers should support the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless connection.   

  • We recommend that your workstation supports 5Ghz (802.11a/an/ac/ax).

Visit the Recommended Technologies page for minimum and recommended computer specifications to consider when purchasing a computer to use while attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

eduroam: There is no limit to the number of devices (cell phones, laptops, tablets) Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, staff, and faculty can connect to this wireless network.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ-IOT: Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, staff and faculty may register up to 5 devices (gaming consoles, smart TVs,wireless printers, etc.) through the IoT registration portal at . All 5 devices may connect simultaneously to this network.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ-Guests: A maximum of 3 simultaneous logins are permitted per visitor account.

No, wireless routers are not supported since they may interfere with our campus wireless network. These devices introduce security risks to the university and will be removed if found.

Visitor accounts are available Monday thru Sunday, 7AM - 11:59PM (EST); 10-hours session duration. If more time is needed for official business, please contact the Information Technology (IT) Helpdesk located at Odum Library or call Â鶹ÊÓƵ Solutions Center at (229) 245-4357 for assistance.

Currently, Â鶹ÊÓƵ does not offer VPN services and does not support any third-party software.

Yes, students may bring wireless printers to campus. First, and then connect it to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ-IOT network.

Additonally, Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers wireless printing throughout the entire campus. Learn more about student-use card-swipe printers.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) network connections are not allowed on campus. P2P applications allow a computer to connect directly to another computer to share files. The shared files might be copyrighted, which introduces legal issues for unauthorized data-sharing without the permission of the copyright holder. Shared files, even if they look legitimate, can also contain malicious code that could infect a computer’s files or destroy valuable files and data on a computer. 

While the Division of Information Technology does not offer repair services for personal devices, we can assist with connecting devices to Â鶹ÊÓƵ systems and services like our wireless network, BlazeVIEW, campus computer lab printing, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ email.