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If you are a Winona State visitor you are able to enjoy wireless with a temporary account on our '''WSU Guest''' wireless network. This applies to laptops, phones, tablets, and other wireless devices.  
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Visitors to Winona State are welcome to enjoy our campus wireless network using a temporary '''WSU Guest wireless''' account. Visitors can connect one device (e.g., phone, laptop, tablet) for 24 hours, after which they will need to renew their guest account. Connecting to WSU Guest wireless is not recommended for current WSU students or employees, who can connect to the Warrior and Wazoo networks using their StarID credentials.
  
=Guest Wireless Information=
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[[media:WSU_Guest_Wireless.pdf|Click here to download/print a pdf version of this page.]]
==Individual Visitors==
 
Visitors to our Winona State campus can create their own temporary wireless accounts on '''WSU Guest'''.
 
<!--*There is a five hour limit on this account
 
*There is a 10 GB data limit on this account
 
*Account information will be purged every 24 hours
 
*Download speeds are 2 Mbps
 
*Upload speeds are 1 Mbps
 
*There are no restrictions on username or password length or content-->
 
  
====Connecting to the '''WSU Guest''' Wireless Network====
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==Obtain guest access==
[[File:SignOnPage.png|600px]]
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To receive an access code and connect to our WSU Guest wireless network, follow these instructions:
=====I have an account...=====
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#While on campus, select '''WSUGuest''' from your list of available wireless networks. This will open a browser page.  
*In your device's wireless settings, connect to the WSU Guest network. Open a web browser, if it doesn’t open for you.
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#Choose whether to receive your access code via email or text message (Fig 1).
*Type your username and password for the WSU Guest network into the corresponding fields.  
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#Enter your name and your email address or mobile number, accept the Terms of Service, and select '''Send Access Code''' (Fig 2). If you opt for a text message, you will need to choose your mobile carrier (Fig 3).
*Click I agree to the terms and conditions and then click Sign On. Click Continue. You should then see a page letting you know you had success connecting to the WSU Guest Network.
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#Check your mail or text messages for a message from '''no-reply@mist.com'''. If you opted for email and you don't see the message in your inbox, check your junk or trash folder. This message will contain your temporary access code.
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#Return to the browser window, enter your access code, and select '''Sign In''' (Fig 4). A window will appear indicating that you are connected to WSUGuest (Fig 5).
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File:GW1.jpg|Fig 1. Choose how to receive your access code
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File:GW6.jpg|Fig 2. Enter your information
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File:MicrosoftTeams-image.png|Fig 3. Enter mobile carrier and number
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File:GW4.jpg|Fig 4. Enter your access code
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File:GW5.jpg|Fig 5. Confirm your connection
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</gallery>
  
=====I <em>do not</em> have an account...=====
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==Reuse your access code==
*In your device's wireless settings, connect to the WSU Guest network. Open a web browser, if it doesn’t open for you.
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If you need to reconnect at any point during your 24-hour access window, you can reuse your access code. Select '''I have an access code''' in Step 3 above and reenter your access code (Fig 2).
*Click on <em>Don’t have an account?</em>; fill out the fields on the create account page (the only required field is an email address); then, click <em>Register</em>. You will then see your account information, click on Sign On, click Accept, and then Continue.
 
[[File:CreateAccountPage.png|600px]]
 
  
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==Renew your guest account==
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Repeat this process to renew your guest account once your 24-hour access window closes.
  
*Enter the requested information (There are no restrictions on content or length of passwords)
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==More wiki articles==
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*You will get a message that your account has been successfully created.  Click on "Please click here to proceed"
 
[[File:7x.png]]
 
 
 
*Log in using the username and password that you just created
 
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*A redirect page will appear
 
[[File:9x.png|550px]]
 
 
 
*Please read the information on the FirstSpot InfoBox before you proceed
 
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*You are now able to check your email or browse the web on the '''WSUGuest2''' wireless network.
 
 
 
==Planning Campus Events?==
 
*If you or your group are planning an event that will need guest wireless access with no time, download or upload limitations please contact [https://www.winona.edu/technology/tech-support.asp Technical Support] 10 days prior to the day of the event.
 
 
 
==Existing WSU Students, Staff and Faculty==
 
*Connecting to '''WSU GUest''' is '''NOT recommended''' for currently enrolled students or current employees of WSU. People belonging to those groups should connect to '''Warrior''' wireless.
 
 
*[https://learn.winona.edu/Connecting_personally-owned_laptops_to_the_WSU_network Connecting Personally-Owned Laptops to the WSU Network]
 
*[https://learn.winona.edu/Connecting_personally-owned_laptops_to_the_WSU_network Connecting Personally-Owned Laptops to the WSU Network]
  
==Additional Information==
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==Get Help==
 
If you have trouble connecting to '''WSU Guest''' or have questions about the '''WSU Guest''' wireless account please contact the [[Technical Support Center]] at 507.457.5240.
 
If you have trouble connecting to '''WSU Guest''' or have questions about the '''WSU Guest''' wireless account please contact the [[Technical Support Center]] at 507.457.5240.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 2 November 2022

Visitors to Winona State are welcome to enjoy our campus wireless network using a temporary WSU Guest wireless account. Visitors can connect one device (e.g., phone, laptop, tablet) for 24 hours, after which they will need to renew their guest account. Connecting to WSU Guest wireless is not recommended for current WSU students or employees, who can connect to the Warrior and Wazoo networks using their StarID credentials.

Click here to download/print a pdf version of this page.

Obtain guest access

To receive an access code and connect to our WSU Guest wireless network, follow these instructions:

  1. While on campus, select WSUGuest from your list of available wireless networks. This will open a browser page.
  2. Choose whether to receive your access code via email or text message (Fig 1).
  3. Enter your name and your email address or mobile number, accept the Terms of Service, and select Send Access Code (Fig 2). If you opt for a text message, you will need to choose your mobile carrier (Fig 3).
  4. Check your mail or text messages for a message from no-reply@mist.com. If you opted for email and you don't see the message in your inbox, check your junk or trash folder. This message will contain your temporary access code.
  5. Return to the browser window, enter your access code, and select Sign In (Fig 4). A window will appear indicating that you are connected to WSUGuest (Fig 5).

Reuse your access code

If you need to reconnect at any point during your 24-hour access window, you can reuse your access code. Select I have an access code in Step 3 above and reenter your access code (Fig 2).

Renew your guest account

Repeat this process to renew your guest account once your 24-hour access window closes.

More wiki articles

Get Help

If you have trouble connecting to WSU Guest or have questions about the WSU Guest wireless account please contact the Technical Support Center at 507.457.5240.