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

1. Make sure your computer is receiving and connected to the GWireless network signal. (Your computer may try to connect to other wireless networks).
2. Turn off your internet browser's pop-up blocker or update settings to permit pop-ups from gwu.edu.
3. 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.
4. Login with your GW NetID (GWMail or CMail login/password).
5. 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.