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Wireless Internet Access

GWireless

GWireless is a secure wireless network that uses an authentication method that works with a variety of computers, Apple iOS mobile devices and a variety of Android devices. GWireless automatically connects devices to the Internet. Once
users are connected, they will not have to log in to the system again. GW community members may log into GWireless using their UserID and corresponding password.

Instructions for iOS

Instructions for Android

eduroam

eduroam (education roaming) is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community, and it allows students from member institutions to connect to the Internet across campus and when
visiting other participating institutions using their UserID followed by “@gwu.edu”and the corresponding password. For more information and a list of participating U.S. institutions, visit “
Where can I eduroam?”.

GWConnect (formerly GWPlay)

GW students living on-campus can now register their Apple TV, Playstation 4s, Roku media players, Amazon Fire Sticks, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Ones to GW’s gaming and streaming network, GWConnect. With GWConnect, you’ll be able
to wirelessly connect your devices to the GW network. For instructions on how to add your devices for GWConnect, please visit our Knowledgebase.

Wired Internet Access

GWired provides students living in the residence hall system with a high-speed wired network connection. Students can sign out equipment for their wired internet connections from the IT Support Center by calling 202-994-GWIT (4948)
or by visiting the ITSC Walk-Up Support Office. Most residence halls require media converters to use GWired.

Please visit this knowledge article on more information about GWIred

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

GW’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows remote access to many university systems and resources that are otherwise protected from off-campus access. It does this by creating a “virtual” encrypted channel from
your remote location back to GW’s network.

In order to access GW’s VPN please download the new software, Cisco
AnyConnect, and enter in your UserID and corresponding password. Once you have logged in, please select to download the appropriate client. Instructions on how to set up the VPN client on different platforms
can be found below.  Here are details for logging in to GW’s VPN for the first time.

Instructions for Windows

Instructions for Mac OSX

Instructions for Android

Instructions for iOS

Download Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client

If you need access to a specific VPN group, submit the Remedy Request form ‘Virtual Private network (VPN) Profile Access’ Request

Direct Link: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Profile Access Request (onbmc.com)