UTD Guest & Event Wireless

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UTDGuest is an open wireless network available on campus to accommodate short-term guests who simply need Internet without full access to UTD network resources. This article contains instructions on how to connect to UTDGuest as well as other options for guest users who need Internet access on campus.

Note: Connecting to the UTDGuest wireless network will allow you full wireless connections, but this process must be repeated each time you connect to UTDGuest.

If you will be using the campus wireless network for an extended period of time, we strongly recommend using our primary wireless network CometNet, which requires having a UTD account. If you are a Guest at the university, such as a Contractor or Visiting scholar, you can be sponsored for a Guest account through a PEARL IT Resource Request.

Guest Wireless

Use these instructions in the buildings that have been upgraded to the new Mist wireless access points.

  • Click the Wireless icon on your device.
  • Select UTDGuest.
  • Your preferred browser should open automatically, but if it does not, you can select a web browser to open.
    • A web page will populate asking you to accept the "Terms of Service".
  • After you have selected to Accept the terms, you will be asked to sign in with either a Phone number or an Email address.
    • Depending on which option you select, you will need to enter either your phone number and cellular provider or your email address.
  • After you select Send Access Code, a code will be delivered to your specified email or phone number and you will be taken to the next page.
  • Enter the code you received in the text box labeled "Access Code" and select Sign In.
  • You will be connected to the Guest Wi-Fi and taken to the UTD home website.

Event Wi-Fi

Available for planned events in order for guests to be granted easy wireless access on their devices for a limited time.

  • Must be requested 7 days in advance.
  • Allows full wireless connection but no access to computers or other resources.
  • Event Wi-Fi may be requested by staff or faculty by contacting the OIT Service Desk and having an Atlas request created.
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