Wifi and remote access
Information about connecting to campus wifi and accessing UWE Bristol digital resources.
Accessing the UWE Bristol network
On-campus
eduroam - If you have your own device, you can access the UWE Bristol online resources and file storage by connecting to eduroam.
Computer labs - Computers in the computer labs provide access to the University's digital platforms and resources, including:
- the internet
- UWE intranet
- Library online services
- myUWE (the Student portal)
- Blackboard (course materials)
- UWE Bristol email (Student email system via myUWE)
- Microsoft Office 365
- AppsAnywhere
- UWE Bristol network, such as your personal network storage H: Drive (Home Drive).
From home
Connect to the internet and use a web browser to access the University's digital resources:
- myUWE (the Student portal)
- Blackboard (course materials)
- UWE Bristol email (Student email system via myUWE)
- AppsAnywhere
- New Library Search (for accessing journals and databases etc)
- XA (eXternal Access) for accessing your files saved on the UWE Bristol network (such as the H: Drive).
Connect your devices to the wifi network
Which wifi network to use
| Who are you? | Use this network | Where is it available? |
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UWE Bristol student |
Throughout UWE Bristol |
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UWE Bristol student |
Your home wifi |
From home |
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UWE Bristol student |
UWE Bristol student accommodation |
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UWE Bristol student |
More information can be found via eduroam |
eduroam
Provides wifi access to UWE Bristol students and visitors from participating institutions.
Use your UWE Bristol username followed by '@uwe.ac.uk' and your UWE Bristol password to get connected.
Further connection details can be found below:
eduroam for iOS
- Go to Settings.
- Select Wifi.
- Select eduroam.
- Enter your UWE Bristol username followed by '@uwe.ac.uk' (for example, an2-other@uwe.ac.uk).
- Enter your UWE Bristol password.
- Select Join.
- Select Done.
That's it! You are now connected to eduroam.
eduroam for Android
For Android devices, including Chrome books:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Wifi.
- Select eduroam.
- Change settings to the following:
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2 - This can be under the 'Advance' menu.
CA certificate: Do not validate - 'Do not specify' on some devices - Enter your UWE Bristol username followed by '@uwe.ac.uk' (for example, an2-other@uwe.ac.uk).
- Enter your UWE Bristol password.
- Select Connect.
- If your Android device requests a domain enter radius01.uwe.ac.uk.
That's it! You are now connected to eduroam.
eduroam for Windows 10
- Remove any previous eduroam connections.
- Choose eduroam.
- Select Wifi from the taskbar.
- Select eduroam.
- Select Connect.
Please note: you may get a message asking you to 'continue connecting?' - if so, select Connect to continue. - Enter your UWE Bristol username followed by '@uwe.ac.uk' (for example, an2-other@uwe.ac.uk).
- Enter your UWE Bristol password.
- Select OK.
That's it! You are now connected to eduroam.
eduroam for macOS
- Remove any previous eduroam connections.
- Select Wifi from the taskbar.
- Select eduroam.
- Enter your UWE Bristol username followed by '@uwe.ac.uk' (for example, an2-other@uwe.ac.uk).
- Enter your UWE Bristol password.
- Select Continue to accept the server certificate.
- Save the certificate to your keychain with your own Mac/iCloud username and password.
That's it! You are now connected to eduroam.
If you have been unable to connect to eduroam, you will need to install the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool (CAT).
Install eduroam CAT on your device
UWE Bristol students can also access other universities' eduroam service.
Please note: ensure eduroam is working correctly on your devices at UWE Bristol before visiting other institutions.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
MFA adds an additional layer of security to your account, by ensuring it is you trying to sign in.
You will need to set up your security profile to enable this.
You can also use your security profile to:
- change your password
- manage your multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- update your security information
- add additional authentication methods
- remove devices from your account (lost, stolen or changing personal devices).
You will need to set up and use your security profile to allow you access to Office 365 apps (which includes your UWE Bristol email account).
XA (eXternal Access)
The UWE Bristol XA service provides access to your personal H: Drive and shared S: Drive.
To access the XA service:
- Go to https://xa.uwe.ac.uk.
- Enter your UWE Bristol username and password.
- Authenticate through MFA.
UWE Bristol students in residence
If you want to access the UWE Bristol network, you will need to use the UWE Bristol XA (eXternal Access) service, once logged into ASK4 (wifi).
For information and support on the UWE Bristol residential network, please contact ASK4:
- ASK4 website
- ASK4 support website
- Telephone: +44 (0)114 303 3232
How to download and upload files with XA
Bookmarked file locations
The following file bookmarks will be displayed for students:
Downloading files
- Click on the Drive to see the files and folders. In this example we are using the H: Drive:
- Find the file you wish to download to your C: Drive and click on the file name. You will be asked if you would like to save your file, click Save.
- Once the download has completed, click on View Downloads to access the file and save it to your machine:
If you want to download multiple files, you can select several files from the H: Drive screen and then zip them up for ease of downloading. - Add a tick against the file name you wish to download, then click Download:
- Now you have the opportunity to zip your files and download the compressed zip folder:
Uploading files
- When you want to upload the file back to your H: Drive you will need to click on the Upload Files... button:
Here you can browse your files:
- Browse and find your file (using the Browse button) and click the Open button to add it to the list of files to upload:
- Once you have selected all the files you want to upload, click the Upload button at the bottom of the screen. This then uploads the files:
- Your files will now be placed in your H: Drive.
Before visiting other institutions
Before connecting to eduroam while visiting other participating institutions, please follow the guidance below:
- ensure your device is correctly set up to work in UWE Bristol on eduroam
- check the website of the institution you are visiting to see if you need to amend any settings (for example network proxy settings)
- read over the policies below.
eduroam provides simple, easy, secure connectivity from thousands of hotspots across more than 100 countries. Find out more via the eduroam website.
Acceptable use policies
By connecting to eduroam at another institution, you agree to abide by:
- the visited institution's acceptable use policies
- JANET's eduroam policy
- UWE Bristol's information security policies, including the acceptable use policy.
