Visitors to the university are welcome to use our Guest WiFi network. There are two ways to connect: by self registering or by using a sponsor.
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Visitors to the university can sign up to use our Guest WiFi network by registering an email address, similar to other public places such as coffee shops and airports. The self-registering method gives visitors 24 hours of access before having to re-register.
1. Connect the device to the Guest network:
2. A browser window should automatically open on the registration form. Select Self Register:
3. Type in a valid email address:
4. The device will be given temporary internet access for 10 minutes.
In order to complete registration, you MUST go to the email account that you used to register and click on the link that has been sent to you.
Visitors attending the university for educational or research purposes also have the option of asking a member of Cardiff Met staff to sponsor their access. The staff member chosen as the sponsor will be emailed a link to verify the visitor. Visitors registering in this way will be given access for 1 week before having to re-register.
1. Connect the device to the Guest network:
2. A browser window should automatically open on the registration form. Select Sponsored WiFi Access:
3. Type your email address and the email address of the staff member in the relevant spaces.
To gain access to the Guest network for the week, your sponsor must click on the link which has been sent to them at the above address.
Please contact the IT Helpdesk on 029 2041 7000 or IThelpdesk@cardiffmet.ac.uk if you require any assistance with this.