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The wireless network at The University of Texas at Tyler uses 802.11b/g/n to allow the members of the UT Tyler community to connect to the UT Tyler network using multiple wireless devices.

Secure*Air

• Provides secure communications
• Provides access to campus resources
• Requires an UTTyler (faculty and staff) or PATRIOTS (students) account for access
• Requires a setup process

What is Secure*Air? 
Secure*Air is the encrypted wireless network at The University of Texas at Tyler. Secure*Air is available in most buildings around the UT Tyler campus. 

Who may connect to Secure*Air? 
Secure*Air is for the exclusive use of The University of Texas at Tyler member community. This community is composed of students, faculty, and staff. 

How do I connect to Secure*Air? 

Click on the wireless icon and select Secure*Air.  

How do I log in to Secure*Air? Secure*Air uses: 

• UTTyler credentials for faculty and staff. If you are faculty or staff, please use your UTTyler email address to login in the format username@uttyler.edu (i.e., jsmith@uttyler.edu)
• PATRIOT account credentials for students. If you are a student, please use your Patriot email address to login in the format username@patriots.uttyler.edu (i.e., jsmith45@patriots.uttyler.edu)

Will Secure*Air work on my computer? 
Secure*Air will work on any computer (Mac or PC), or mobile device equipped with at least an 802.11g "WiFi" Card. To access the secure network, you must have a wireless card capable of at least 802.11g.  

Where is Secure*Air available on the UT Tyler campus? 
Tyler (main campus) 
Palestine Campus (PMH) 
Longview Campus (LUC)

Patriot*Air

• Is an unencrypted (unsecure) WiFi network
• Provides access to campus resources and Internet
• Requires user to open web browser and accept Acceptable Use Policy
• Does not require an UTTyler or PATRIOTS account for access

What is Patriot*Air? 
Patriot*Air is an open/unencrypted (unsecure) wireless network at The University of Texas at Tyler. The wireless network allows members of the UT Tyler community and guests to connect to the UT Tyler network using wireless devices. 

Will Patriot*Air work on my computer? 
Patriot*Air will work on any computer (Mac or PC), or mobile device equipped with at least 802.11g "WiFi" Card. To access the secure network, you must have a wireless card capable of at least 802.11g.  

How do I connect? 
Turn on your wireless device and select the Patriot*Air wireless network. Patriot*Air does NOT require an UTTyler or Patriots account for access. 

NOTE: If you are a UT Tyler faculty, staff, or student, please use Secure*Air to protect your data. 

Residence Life WiFi

• Internet access for Residence Life is NOT serviced by the university
• Boldyn provides Internet access and technical support
• For more information, please contact Residence Life at housing@uttyler.edu or 903.566.7008

For more information about Wireless Services please click the embedded link.