Wireless Access @ Himmelfarb
Eligibility
All current GW faculty, staff, and students may use the wireless network at Himmelfarb.
Requirements
- Users must have a GW NetID (GWMail or CMail login/password).
- GW NetIDs may be obtained from the GW Help Desk Account Center.
- Instructions for users who experience difficulty setting up their GW NetID.
- A wireless card installed on your computer - Wireless cards must be IEEE 802.11b compliant.
Access Instructions
- Make sure your computer is receiving and connected to the GWireless network signal. (Your computer may try to connect to other wireless networks).
- Turn off your internet browser's pop-up blocker or update settings to permit pop-ups from gwu.edu.
- Open your web browser, which should take you to a VPN (GWireless) webpage with links to the login page. If you are not taken to this welcome page, go to it directly.
- Login with your GW NetID (GWMail or CMail login/password).
- Click OK to allow the software to run or enter your computer's password. A network connect window will pop-up letting you know that you are logged in.

Troubleshooting
Your browser must allow pop-ups in order for you to connect to VPN (GWireless). Make sure your pop-up blocker is allowing the network connect window to open. Turn your pop-up blocker off or change settings to permit pop-ups from gwu.edu.
Students: Contact Student Technology Services at 202-994-7041 or sts@gwu.edu.
Faculty & Staff: Contact the GW Help Desk at 202-994-5530 option 2 or ithelp@gwu.edu.

