We听all have听data plans听for听our wireless devices, but听increasingly听we expect to听have听access to the web when听we听are on the go听鈥� at the mall, the听airport, or while sipping a听cappuccino听at the local coffee shop.听听McGill is now pleased to offer guest听WiFi听access to all short-term visitors: parents, friends, etc.听
As an extension of our existing wireless service, guest听WiFi听provides Internet access across both campuses, residences, and the Gault Nature Reserve, so our guests will never miss a beat 鈥� be it memes or meetings.听
Connecting is as easy as 1-2-3!听
- 厂别濒别肠迟听驳耻别蝉迟.尘肠驳颈濒濒.肠补听from the wireless networks on your device.
- Accept the terms of use.
- Choose your preferred access method:
- Self-register for guest credentials OR
- Log in with听social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)听
NOTE:听听Access expires after 24 hours, however听guests may reconnect after 24 hours using the same method.听
Benefits to McGill students, faculty, and staff
If your guests simply need听access to the Internet there is no need to submit a request to听the听IT听Service Desk for a sponsored听account.听 This not only simplifies the process for you and your guests, it also reduces overhead.听
Benefits to guests
Guests can take advantage of self-service, immediate Internet access anywhere McGill WiFi听is supported.听 They听will also save on expensive data charges, especially those visiting from out of town.听
Bottom line
Guest听WiFi听is not only a crowd-pleaser, it provides increased security for all.听听
For more detailed information about this service听please refer to the Knowledge Base听article听听
