Accessing Guest Wi-Fi

Note: Students and employees should use the official campus Wi-Fi network, eduroam. For large events, employees can request MavGUEST Event Wi-Fi.

Overview

The MavGUEST Wi-Fi network is available for guests of the University. View Guest Wi-Fi Locations and Availability.

How to Connect as a University Guest

  1. From your device, go to your Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Select the MavGUEST network.
  3. You will see a welcome screen that says Minnesota State University. Select Continue.
  4. Choose the Guest Access option.
  5. If prompted for a Wi-Fi Guest Code, see How to Connect with a Guest Code below.

How to Connect with a Guest Code

MavGUEST Wi-Fi may require a Guest Code in academic areas. Guest Codes provide temporary Wi-Fi access to official University guests for the day (disconnecting automatically at 2:00 am). How do I get a guest code? Guest codes are provided to guests by the university or event host. University employees can find the current guest code on The Fountain IT page. Codes may also be posted in private university meeting rooms. 

  1. From your device, go to your Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Select the MavGUEST network.
  3. You will see a welcome screen that says Minnesota State University. Select Continue.
  4. Choose the Guest Access option.
  5. Enter the Guest Code.

How to Connect as a University Student or Employee

Students and employees should use the official campus Wi-Fi network, eduroam. The MavGUEST network is intended for guests, but students and employees can log into the guest network for temporary connection. The guest network is less secure, may experience slower speeds, requires log-in periodically, and secured University apps may not be available.

  1. From your device, go to your Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Select the MavGUEST network.
  3. You will see a welcome screen that says Minnesota State University. Select Continue.
  4. Choose the Temporary Login option.
  5. Enter your StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students) or StarID@minnstate.edu (employees) and StarID password.
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