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Getting Connected at UVM

Connecting via Wi-Fi

There are 3 wireless networks available on UVM campus:

  • UVM 
  • UVM Guest
  • eduroam
    • eduroam allows users (researchers, teachers, students, staff) from participating institutions to securely access the Internet from any eduroam-enabled institution.
    • This means visitors from other eduroam-enabled institutions can sign into eduroam on UVM campus with their universities’ credentials.
    • To connect to eduroam at another university, enter your netid@uvm.edu address and NetID password when authenticating.
    • Connection instructions can be found here.

What will/won’t connect

Some devices may not be compatible with the UVM wireless network. For more information about why this is and which devices may be incompatible, see the Wi-Fi Compatibility guide.

Many devices that are unable to connect to UVM Wi-Fi can connect to the wired network (see below).

Connecting via Ethernet (wired network)

A wired connection provides a faster, more reliable, and more consistent connection, and is recommended whenever possible.

If you are connecting in a dorm, please see our article on res-hall ports.

If you are connecting in another type of building, you may need to register your device before using it:

  • If you are trying to connect a desktop or laptop computer to the internet via Ethernet, visit netreg.uvm.edu and follow the steps provided to register your machine.
  • For game console or media device internet connections via Ethernet, please visit https://go.uvm.edu/playonline.
  • If you are using an adapter (such as a dock) to connect your device to the wired network, you will need to register the MAC address of the adapter itself at https://go.uvm.edu/playonline. You do not need to register the device.
Updated on July 3, 2025

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