UWF Wireless Networks: Which One Should I Use?
The University of West Florida provides multiple wireless networks (SSIDs) to meet different needs. Here’s a quick overview to help you choose the right one:
uwf-argo-air
Who can use it?
Faculty, staff, and students.
Purpose:
Connect your personal (BYOD) devices such as laptops, smartphones, or tablets for full access to UWF’s network and internet.
Need help connecting?
See Configuring Your Device for ArgoAir
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eduroam
Who can use it?
Faculty, staff, and students.
Purpose:
Secure, world-wide roaming access. Connect once at UWF and you can use eduroam at thousands of participating institutions around the world using your UWF credentials.
Need help connecting?
See Configuring Your Device for Eduroam
Learn more about how eduroam works on our About eduroam page.
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UWF Guest
Who can use it?
Campus visitors, conference attendees, or special event guests.
Purpose:
Provides self-service guest access for up to 12 hours at a time.
How to connect:
Guests can follow our UWF Guest Wireless Instructions to self-register and get online.. For large events or special arrangements, submit a request to ITS.
Services Available on Wireless
Overview
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ArgoAir is UWF's wireless network. Unlike public wireless networks, ArgoAir is secured to protect your information. To connect to ArgoAir, you must configure the wireless settings on your computer using the instructions below. |
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- Web (HTTP, HTTPS)
- Web-based email
- Streaming Media
- Instant Messaging
- eDesktop
- ArgoApps
- Printing via WEPA kiosks on the Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach campuses. Follow the instructions on the UWF WEPA website.
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- ArgoApps
Blocked Technologies & Geographic Restrictions
To maintain a secure and compliant campus network, certain technologies and services are prohibited or geo-blocked when connected to UWF wireless networks.
- Prohibited Technologies
Safeguarding Network Security: Restricting Network Access to Certain Countries
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