Introduction
Wi-Fi is one of the most important network utilities IT Services provides to the University. As more coursework and administrative actions take place online, it’s imperative to have access to a robust, reliable network capable of handling heavy load.
There are several different networks at Miami that you will come in contact with:
- MiamiOH-Secure: The main network that you will use for most of your devices and purposes
- MU-Gaming: For gaming and television streaming devices, like Xbox or Roku
- eduroam: A network supported by a large number of universities around the world. Using your Miami email address and password, you can log in to the eduroam network at any campus or location that offers it
- MiamiOH-Visitor: A secure visitor network that doesn’t require login for friends, colleagues, parents, and guests
- MU-Wireless - A legacy network for older devices that cannot connect to the more secure MiamiOH-Secure network
For more information about Miami’s world class Wi-Fi and ongoing efforts to provide a state of the art Wi-Fi experience, please visit MiamiOH.edu/wifi.
Capabilities, benefits, and key features
MiamiOH-Secure, MU-Gaming, and eduroam
- Stream 4k video at all times of the day and night across all Oxford and regional campus locations
- No throttling or data caps
- Same service in popular outside spaces as inside
- Seamlessly roam from location to location without dropping service
MiamiOH-Visitor (formerly MU-GUEST)
- Meets basic needs for university visitor; minimal buffering while streaming
- Available all times of day and night across all Oxford and regional campus locations
- Speeds capped at 15 Mbps
- Same service in popular outside spaces as inside
- Seamlessly roam from location to location without dropping service
Limitations:
Who may use it?
MiamiOH-Secure
Current students, faculty, and staff with Miami email accounts should connect to MU-Wireless.
MU-Gaming
Devices, such as gaming consoles, smart TVs, may be automatically identified when connected to the MU-Gaming network. If not, students, faculty, and staff may register a device to use this network.
eduroam
If your home school participates in the eduroam network, you may log in with your full email address and password from that school.
MiamiOH-Visitor
Connect to MU-Guest and open a web browser to accept the terms of use if you are a campus guest, such as parents, family, friends, and visitors.
Students, faculty, and staff should avoid using this Wi-Fi network because it is slower and has other limitations.
Are there technology requirements?
- Modern web browser
- Modern operating system, such as MacOS 10, Windows 10, IOS
- Some gaming devices, such as XBox One, require a wired connection
Is there a charge to me or my department?
No separate charge exists for current students, faculty, and staff.
Guest service is provided as a courtesy.
Additional common requests
Organizing an event that involves many guests to need MiamiOH-Secure level of service? Submit a request to activate MU-EVENT for your event.