Getting Connected on Campus

Summary

Instructions on how to connect to the University of Richmond's network. The University's network provides secure access to the Internet and administrative systems. Students, faculty, and staff can connect to the network while on campus or off campus.

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Overview

The University of Richmond's network provides secure access to the Internet and administrative systems. While on campus, students, staff, and faculty can access the University network through the campus-wide wireless network (urwin), or via one of the Ethernet jacks across campus.

All users who wish to access the network must have an active University network account (NetID and password). All buildings on the University's campus and many outdoor areas have fast, reliable wireless network services.

Instructions

Windows and macOSShow

All Windows and Macs that connect to urwin will need to have software installed in order to successfully connect. This software can be preinstalled while off campus which will make a first time connection to 'urwin' on campus go smoother.

Please note: If you are running Mac OS Sequoia on a personal system please update the Clearpass application on your computer (you may need to connect to "visit ur" temporarily) using the directions below.

Step 1 - Connect to the 'urwin' Wifi Network

Step 2 - Install ClearPass

Step 3 - Install Antivirus: The University provides Antivirus (Crowdstrike Falcon) for University owned and Student Computers. For Faculty and Staff Personal computers, one of our preferred antivirus solutions is required.

Note: Prior to installing any new antivirus software, it is always recommended to uninstall any existing antivirus software that is installed on your computer.

Students: Install Crowdstrike Falcon
Faculty/Staff (Personal Computers): Antivirus for Personal Computers

LinuxShow

Linux computers are supported on the campus network. Once a Linux computer is connected to the network, you must contact the Help Desk to get the antivirus (CrowdStrike Falcon) installer and have the computer manually registered on the network. The instructions below can be used for how to connect to the 'urwin' wifi network:

How to Connect to the 'urwin' Wifi Network

Chromebooks, Smartphones, and TabletsShow

Chromebooks, Smartphones, and Tablets can connect directly to the 'urwin' wireless network with your NetID and network password, without requiring any additional software to be installed on the device. For device specific instructions on how to connect to 'urwin', please follow the link below:

How to Connect to the 'urwin' Wifi Network

Game Consoles and other Smart DevicesShow

Devices that aren't supported on the 'urwin' Wifi Network will have to be manually registered, and then will be connected to the 'Richmond' wireless network. A list of smart devices that aren't supported on the campus network can be found here: How to connect Smart Devices and Game Consoles

Smart Device and Game Console Registration form

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Thu 7/18/19 10:47 AM

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Fri 11/1/24 10:49 AM

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