Windows 11 - UWMWifi (How To) Add UWMWifi to Device

This article will provide instruction on how to add UWMWifi to Windows 11 device. This can be used for laptops, Surface tablets and other Windows 11 machines. For additional instruction for visitors or eduroam, please refer to this link.

 

Note: To complete the set-up process and connect, you must be in a building with UWM WiFi. Visit the Student Union, Golda Meir Library and other select UWM buildings. When using UWMWifi a connection to the Global Protect VPN is not necessary.

  1. Make sure the Wi-Fi on your Windows 11 machine is turned on. The Wi-fi icon on the bottom right of your task bar should have a globe with a circle slashed out.

    The Network Offline icon in Windows 11. 

  2. Click on the carrot icon in the Wi-Fi quick settings and a list of available Wi-Fi spots will pop up. Click on UWMWiFi.

    Where to find Manage Wi-Fi connections in the Windows 11 quick settings. 

  3. Enter your ePanther ID for the username, this is the first part of your UWM email. Enter the password associated with your email.

  4. Hit the OK button and UWMWiFi will verify credentials.

  5. Hit the Connect Button.

  6. You are now connected to UWMWiFi.
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Note: If you are unable to connect to the UWMWiFi after these steps, try to forget the saved networks. See the articles below on how to forget saved networks.

If you are unable to connect to the UWMWiFi after forgetting the network, please contact the UWM Help Desk at 414-229-4040.


Keywords:
Windows 11, WiFi, Windows, UWMWifi 
Doc ID:
43972
Owned by:
Help Desk K. in UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
Created:
2014-10-13
Updated:
2026-09-10
Sites:
UW-Milwaukee Help Desk