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Guest Wireless Access

Knox Guest Access Wireless and Registration

Important: If you are Knox Staff, Faculty, or a Student, please use Knox-Wireless or another network other than Knox-Guest.

The Knox-Guest network is designed to allow guests to connect to the network with limited capabilities. On this network you can browse the web, play videos on YouTube, and present slides. This network is not designed to support streaming applications or gaming. Guests are also removed from this network after fourteen days from the day they are registered. If you have questions or encounter issues, please contact the Knox ITS Help Desk by calling at (309)-341-7700.

You may need to accept the “Acceptable Use Policy” each time you return to campus and reconnect to Knox-Guest.

1. Go to the Home Screen on your device.
2. Open Settings
3. Open Network or Wi-Fi Settings
4. Select Knox-Guest and connect.

Windows:

Screenshot showing Knox-Guest wifi option being selected. 

Mac: 

Screenshot showing Knox-Guest wifi option being selected.

5. Tap Connect. You will be connected without internet.
6. Go to the web browser of your choice (Google Chrome, Safari, etc.)
7. You will be prompted to accept the Acceptable Use Policy.

Network Type Prompt

8. Then you will be connected to Knox-Guest.
9. If this does not work, please contact the Knox ITS Helpdesk at 309-341-7700 for further assistance.