UTSA WiFi Info

 

 

Network Intended User Authentication Method Security Attributes Access to UTHSCSA VPN Performance & Access
AirRowdy

UTSA students, faculty, staff (closed to outside visitors) 

UTSA myUTSA ID (abc123) & password (802.1X)  Encrypted (WPA2-Enterprise); Secure against eavesdropping  No Campus-wide coverage. No throttling – designed for academic/business use. Visitor use is not allowed without a UTSA-sponsored account. Need UTSA Network account to access; UTHSCSA VPN blocked
AirRowdy_Guest Any campus visitor (public access) Captive portal (no password) 

Unencrypted (open Wi-Fi); Secured when connected to UTHSCSA VPN; Use HTTPS/VPN for sensitive data

Yes Free Internet access for guests. Visitor traffic is de-prioritized to favor UTSA users. Internet only (no access to UTSA internal resources)
Eduroam Visitors from Eduroam member institutions (e.g. UTHSCSA)  Home institution credentials (802.1X, RADIUS federation)  Encrypted (WPA2-Enterprise) Secure 802.1x authentication Yes Full Internet access on UTSA network. Home institution internal resources are not accessible without a VPN. Performance is generally similar to a secure campus network (no known throttling). Username format: 'username@win.uthscsa.edu' and use UTHSCSA Network password