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Penn State provides several wireless networks to support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This article explains the purpose and recommended use for each one.
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- eduroam
- psu-personal
- PSU Guest
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- eduroam is the preferred wireless network for Penn State students, faculty, and staff. It’s recommended for use with phones, tablets, and laptops. You can set it up easily by visiting wireless.psu.edu
- psu-personal is intended for personal devices owned by Penn State students, faculty, and staff that aren’t compatible with eduroam. This includes devices like smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. To connect a device to psu-personal, visit roomgear.psu.edu or follow the steps outlined in this article: How do I register my device on the Roomgear network
- psu-guest is an open network intended to provide internet access for visitors and guests at Penn State locations. It requires users to visit https://psu-guest.psu.edu and accept the terms of use with each device they wish to connect