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* Better compatibility with mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android.  These devices cache your username / password which means that you don't have to sign in every time you connect to the network with these devices
* Better compatibility with mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android.  These devices cache your username / password which means that you don't have to sign in every time you connect to the network with these devices


* Gaming Console Access - Resnet Students can now register their gaming consoles such as PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii and game wirelessly
* Gaming Console Access - Resnet Students can now register their gaming consoles such as PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch and game wirelessly


* The Cisco NAC Agent is not required to connect to this network.
* The Cisco NAC Agent is not required to connect to this network.

Revision as of 10:31, 12 September 2018

WP Wireless

Windows 10 Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OSX
Google Chromebook Android Kindle Fire iPhone/iPad/iTouch Sponsored Guests Game Consoles and Other Devices

Wireless Frequently Asked Questions

WP Wireless is the next generation wireless network for William Paterson University. Features include:

  • Enhanced Security with 802.1x Authentication
  • Better compatibility with mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android. These devices cache your username / password which means that you don't have to sign in every time you connect to the network with these devices
  • Gaming Console Access - Resnet Students can now register their gaming consoles such as PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch and game wirelessly
  • The Cisco NAC Agent is not required to connect to this network.

The Wireless Networks associated with WP Wireless are:

  • WP Wireless
  • WP Wireless (5Ghz)
  • WP Wireless-Guest (Sponsored Accounts Only)

If you have any trouble connecting to the wireless, please contact the Help Desk Request


Network Services