Summary
You have three options for guest Wi-Fi access when visiting the University of Pittsburgh: Eduroam, Pitt Guest Wi-Fi (Anyroam), and MyResNet. Use the comparison table below to learn which service best meets your needs.
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Overview
You have three options for guest Wi-Fi access when visiting the University of Pittsburgh: Eduroam, Pitt Guest Wi-Fi, and MyResNet. Use the comparison table below to learn which service best meets your needs.
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Comparison Table
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Eduroam Guest Wi-Fi
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Pitt Guest Wi-Fi
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MyResNet
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Best if...
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You are a visitor from UPMC or a participating Eduroam institution.
No additional device configuration required.
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You want simple Guest Wi-Fi for general internet access.
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You need guest access while visiting University residence halls.
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Available Locations
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Most Pitt campus locations— including many UPMC hospitals in Pittsburgh’s East End—as well as participating institutions around the world. Not currently available in residence halls .
View other Eduroam locations ...
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Most Pitt campus locations. Not currently available in UPMC facilities.
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Residence halls on the Pittsburgh campus, including Bouquet Gardens, Centre Plaza, Darragh Apartments, Forbes-Craig Apartments, and Oakwood Apartments
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Eligibility
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Visitors from a participating Eduroam institution (must have a valid login account at your institution)
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Any campus visitor—including alumni, sports fans, and contractors.
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Visitors to University residence halls on the Pittsburgh campus
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Requires Password
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Yes
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No
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No
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Requires Pitt Sponsor
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No
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No
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Yes
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Setup
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Connect to the network named "Eduroam" using your home institution's login credentials.
View Eduroam setup instructions ...
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Connect to the network named "Pitt Guest-WiF,” read the Terms of Use, and click Accept.
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Ask a resident student to grant your device access, then connect to the network named “MyResNet”.
View MyResNet Guest Access instructions ...
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Access Time Period
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Unlimited
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You will be prompted to accept the Terms of Use every 24 hours
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Up to 30 days
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User Support
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Technology Help Desk
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Technology Help Desk
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Technology Help Desk
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