Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networks

Florida Atlantic University Wireless networks allow campus and guests to connect wireless devices to the Internet and to the FAU network. There are four Wi-Fi networks available:

FAU Wireless Networks

Network Name:
FAU
FAUWPA2
FAUGUEST
EDUROAM
Purpose
FAU
  • Basic Internet access
  • Ideal for TV’s, gaming consoles, and streaming devices
FAUWPA2
  • Secure network
  • Primary Wi-Fi network for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Designed for laptops and smartphones
  • Run critical applications such as Banner over wireless
FAUGUEST
  • Basic Internet access
  • Access for registered FAU guests
EDUROAM
  • Secure network
  • Run critical applications such as Banner over wireless
  • Users from other Universities visiting FAU can use their own credentials to login.
Security
FAU
  • No Encryption
FAUWPA2
  • Encrypted using WPA2
FAUGUEST
  • No Encryption
EDUROAM
  • Encrypted
Access
FAU
  • One-time device registration
FAUWPA2
  • Login with FAUNet ID & Password
FAUGUEST
  • Login with FAUNet ID & Password, or phone number & Temp Password
EDUROAM
  • Login with FAU E-mail address (or other university e-mail address) & Password
  • Not yet available in residential buildings

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