The University of Houston is a Tier 1 university and we support students, faculty, staff and visitors who bring multiple devices needing WiFi connectivity. UH WiFi networks are robust, reliable and highly available. UIT offers a few options for your WiFi needs while on our on-campus that serves our community as well as the numerous visitors that are here each day.

Here is an overview of the University’s WiFi networks:

"UHSecure" Network
The WiFi network for UH Students, Faculty, and Staff

• Provides secure communications
• Provides access to campus resources
• Requires a CougarNet account for access
• Connect following these four easy steps:
  
  • Select the UHSecure SSID
  • Login using your CougarNet userID
  • Use your current CougarNet password.
  • If any messages occur that need your acceptance then press accept.

"UHWireless" Network 
The University of Houston's Public (open) WiFi network

• Is an unencrypted (unsecured) WiFi network
• Provides access to campus resources and Internet
• Requires user to open web browser and accept Acceptable Use Policy
• Does not require a CougarNet account for access

"uhregistered" Network
The University of Houston's network for gaming devices, multi-use printers and smart TV's.

• Logon to AccessUH and select "Register My WiFi Devices"
• Find the MAC address on your device and have it handy
  • Windows/Mac: Find mac address
  • XBox 360: Find mac address
  • Xbox One: Find mac address
  • Playstation 3: Find mac address | Connect to uhregistered
  • Nintendo Switch: Find mac address | Connect to uhregistered
• Once you enter in the required information, your device will be registered and you will be able to use your device immediately on the SSID "uhregistered" network

"eduroam" Network
A secure, world-wide roaming Wi-Fi service for the international research and education community

• Provides secure communications
• Provides access to campus resources to visiting students, faculty or staff from participating eduroam institutions around the world
• Allows U of H students, faculty and staff to visit other research sites or universities and access resources via Wi-Fi networks using their Cougarnet ID.
• Requires valid credentials from home institution
• For Eduroam connection information visit here.