UoN-guest

The University of Nottingham provides visitors with free access to UoN-guest wireless. Users will need to enter a valid email address to use the service and will only be able to access the University network and resources. UoN-guest network is not secure, is unencrypted and is used at your own risk so please do not enter passwords when online.

Who can use this service?

• members of the general public visiting campus (parents, visitors)
• short term visitors to schools
• conference delegates
• contractors, commercial partners 

Please note: When using the University’s wireless service, some Android devices can only connect to internal websites and not the Internet due to an issue with proxy settings on some Android devices.

If you experience problems with wireless on campus, switch to using a mobile network, such as 3G.
 

How to connect to UoN-guest wireless

1. some laptops have a switch on the side of the laptop to activate the wireless adaptor. Make sure this is switched on
2. if you are in range your laptop should automatically connect to the UoN-guest network. If not, find UoN-guest in the list of networks available, then double click to connect. If it is not listed you are not within range of the hotspot. Please move the laptop until you are in range
3. open your web browser, then go to any website that is not the University of Nottingham
4. the UoN-guest wireless login page will appear
5. enter your email address
6. select, I accept the terms and conditions of this service , to confirm you have read the terms and conditions on this page
7. a small pop-up window will appear. This is for you to use later to logout
8. you are now connected to UoN-guest and can browse the internet

If you have any problems connecting to UoN-guest wireless network after completing these steps, please contact the IT Helpline on 0115 95 16677. 

Code of Practice

All users of the network are bound by our Code of Practice PDF. Network activity may be monitored in accordance with UK legislation and the University IT Security Policy.