{"id":763,"date":"2023-11-09T14:03:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T20:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/internet-wifi\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:52:20","slug":"internet-wifi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/amenities\/internet-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet \/ WiFi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In-Room Internet Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

University Housing offers wireless internet in all rooms\/suites\/apartments provided (and supported) by Boldyn. Individual, private wireless routers are prohibited in University Housing.<\/em><\/strong> Residents will also have the option to connect via one wired data jack in their room. Ethernet cords are not provided; however, they can be purchased at any of the building Service Desks. To split the ethernet (wired) connection, roommates will need to purchase a DUMB switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Connect\u00a0to ResNet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prior to connecting to University Housing WiFi (MyResNet), residents will need to create an account and authorize their wireless device(s). This can be done before arriving on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. From any internet-compatible device, open a browser and go to uwm.hed.boldyn.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sign in using your 51ÁÔÆæ credentials and create an account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. After account creation, sign back in and click on “show WiFi password” under Add Devices tab. You may keep the password shown or change it to something unique.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Connect to the network.\n