Public Wi-Fi at Sask Polytech

Summary

SASKPOLYTECHpublic provides open, unsecured wireless Internet access in most locations at each campus.
If you have a Sask Polytech username and password and need secure Wi-Fi with higher bandwidth, please use eduroam wi-fi.

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SASKPOLYTECHpublic provides open, unsecured wireless Internet access in most locations at each campus.

If you have a Sask Polytech username and password and need secure Wi-Fi with higher bandwidth, please use eduroam wi-fi.

Please see this article on how to connect to eduroam campus Wi-Fi

SASKPOLYTECHpublic is an open unencrypted access service and is not scanned for viruses.  Users should ensure that their virus scanning software is installed and up-to-date as well that their firewall is enabled for public access.  By connecting to this service you agree to the SaskPolytech Appropriate Use Policy O-3.10.

Follow the steps below to connect to SASKPOLYTECHpublic Wi-Fi:

  1. Ensure wireless is turned on.
  2. Access Wireless or Wi-Fi connections either through Settings or Network Connections.
  3. Select SASKPOLYTECHpublic from the list of wireless networks and connect.
  • No login is required to use SASKPOLYTECHpublic though some services or sites may require you to login.
  • You may receive a message about connecting to an unsecured network.  You will have to select "Connect Anyway" in order to continue; click cancel if you do not want to connect. 
  • SASKPOLYTECHpublic is not scanned for viruses and uses no encryption.  Click “Connect Anyway” to accept that risk and to continue with the setup or click Cancel to stop the connection.

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Requirements Audience Cause
  • A laptop or device with wireless network capability
  • Virus/malware detection software installed and running on your device.
  • Familiarity with connecting to a wireless network
  You need to connect to the SASKPOLYTECHpublic Wi-Fi

 

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Article ID: 7917
Created
Wed 12/6/23 4:02 PM
Modified
Fri 3/8/24 2:16 PM

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