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New Wireless Network for UGA Visitors
EITS launched a new UGA wireless network for campus visitors, “Welcome to UGA,” which provides visitors with information on how to access UGA wireless Internet services.
EITS launched a new UGA wireless network for campus visitors, “Welcome to UGA,” which provides visitors with information on how to access UGA wireless Internet services.
The previous wireless service used by UGA guests, “PAWS,” was discontinued in July.
People without a MyID, such as visiting scientists, seminar speakers, or vendors, will be asked to contact the EITS Help Desk to receive a temporary guest account and password to access “Welcome to UGA.”
Units should consider routinely making such requests on behalf of visitors just before arrival so that they can get immediate access to the network while they are on campus.
Students, faculty and staff are now directed to “PAWS-SECURE” for wireless Internet service that is more secure and more reliable. PAWS-Secure requires just a one-time registration for any device. To access PAWS-Secure, provide a valid UGA MyID and password (the same as a UGAMail login and password).
The wireless network changes on July 19 will also affect users at UGA’s extended campuses in Griffin, Buckhead and Gwinnett. At the Health Sciences Campus, MedPAWS will no longer be available. Those with a MyID are encouraged to use MedPAWS-Secure at the HSC.