UABIT introduces a faster, stronger, more secure WiFi network that will offer greater convenience for users with BlazerIDs and simplify WiFi access for guests. UABStartHere and UABSecure replace the existing networks — uabwifi, uabwifi-nac and uabvisitor.Campus users with devices connected to UAB WiFi networks may begin to reconfigure those devices July 31. Uabwifi and uabvisitor will be available until Aug. 15, and uabwifi-nac will be available until Nov. 15.
UABSecure is the preferred network for users with a BlazerID because it provides encryption for sensitive
data. UABStartHere is an open network, which provides no encryption, and users will not need to enter a WEP key.
Note: Unencrypted sensitive data should not be transmitted through the UABStartHere network unless protected by other means,such as a virtual private network (VPN) session.
To connect to UAB’s new WiFi network, choose the UABStartHere network from your device and open a Web browser; users will be automatically directed to a website where you can configure your device for the UABSecure network, log onto the UABStartHere network or register as a guest.
Guests will no longer require sponsored access to use the campus WiFi network. They only need to log on to UABStartHere using a valid email address to get 24 hours of access to the WiFi network.
Read more about this change and how to configure your devices at uab.edu/it.
