Sponsored Guests

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A new feature that has been introduced with WP Wireless is the WP Guest network which allows Employees of the University to sponsor access for any guests that they have (Visitors from another school or organization, for example).

Set Up Your Sponsor Account

  1. Visit WPUNJ Sponsors
  2. Login with your WP Connect Username/Password
  3. Click on Settings Customization
  4. Enter your email address under the Sponsors Email Address Field
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  5. Click on "Save"


How to Sponsor a Guest

  1. Make sure you have followed instructions to Set Up Your Sponsor Account
  2. Guest Accounts must be created on the day of, or day before guests are due to arrive. If the account is created more than 1 day prior to the guests
  3. Visit http://sponsors.wpunj.edu
  4. Login with your WP Connect Username/Password
  5. Click on Create Guest Account
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  6. Enter Guest Information (First Name, Last Name, Email)

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  7. Select a Time Profile (24 Hour, 48 Hour, or 72 Hour)
  8. Click on "Save"
  9. You will see a screen showing the username and password of the guest.

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  10. Click on Email
  11. Click on OK

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  12. The Guest account is now Created and the Guest has been emailed.
  13. The Guest can log in by joining the WP Guest SSID and launching an internet Browser. They will be redirected to the login page.


Contact Help Desk Request if you encounter any difficulty.


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