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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 (username@gwu.edu email address).
  • 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. Open your web browser, which should take you to a Welcome to GWireless page with links to the login page. If you are not taken to this welcome page, go to http://vpn.gwu.edu
  3. Login with your NetID username and password.
  4. A network connect window will pop-up letting you know that you are logged in.

GWireless Login Screen

Troubleshooting

Your browser must allow pop-ups in order for you to connect to GWireless. Make sure your pop-up blocker is allowing the network connect window to open. You may need to adjust the settings on your browser to allow pop-ups for the gwu.edu domain.

For all other problems:
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.

 

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