Wi-Fi router
Residents are not allowed to use a personal router to expand the Wi-Fi network provided in our residence halls. This is a violation of UWRF policy as it reduces the overall quality of Wi-Fi for you and your neighbors.
Personal printers (Use a USB cable to print)
Wi-Fi enabled printers are one of the most common interferers. The "ad-hoc" wireless mode will emulate an access point so your other devices can find and print to your printer. Most printers do not participate in or respect the Internet Wi-Fi network. Turn off the Wi-Fi option on your printer and use a USB cable to print. (Often the "ad-hoc" wireless mode is a separate option from just hitting the Wi-Fi button on the printer. Given that different models have different instructions, try a Google search with your printer model, "Turn off ad-hoc wireless on my printer.")
Smart/“Internet of Things” (IoT) devices
Our WiFi network can support many devices including laptops and gaming consoles. Unfortunately, some types of smart/IoT devices designed for home use will not work, or will not work properly and securely (such as smart light bulbs, Chromecasts , Google Home and more). Due to the rapidly growing number of devices, DoTS and Residence Life do not have a list of specific devices that are not supported on our network.