UH WiFi Networks

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.