Do I need a personal wireless router in the my residence hall room?
No. Personal routers are not necessary to connect to any of UGA's wireless networks, and they are banned in the residence halls. If you are found using a personal wireless router, you will be asked to remove it from the network.
Can I connect an Alexa, Google Home, or other smart home devices to UGA's network?
No. These devices are banned in the residence halls. They can cause significant interference with UGA’s wireless networks and diminish wireless performance for you and your neighbors.
What devices are banned in University Housing?
Some devices can cause significant interference with UGA’s wireless networks and diminish wireless performance for you and your neighbors.
For the best wireless performance, don’t use banned devices, including, but not limited to:
- Wireless networking devices, including personal wireless routers
- Cell phone mobile hotspots
- Wireless printers
- Smart home devices
- Wireless TVs
If you are found to be using any of these devices in University Housing, you will be asked to remove it from UGA’s network.
I'm a UGA employee. How can I connect to the wired connection in my office?
If you are an UGA employee looking to connect your work computer to the internet via a wired connection (ethernet), please contact with your department's local IT for assistance.