Say Hello to UCI-WiFi!

May 20, 2025

New Campus Wi-Fi Network Launching May 19: UCI-WiFi

As part of our ZotDefend initiative to strengthen campus cybersecurity and improve wireless connectivity, we’re launching a new wireless network: UCI-WiFi, available across campus since May 19, 2025.

Benefits

  • Safeguards your data and privacy with encryption
  • Does not require registering your device MAC address to get access to the Internet
  • Is the successor network to UCI Mobile Access

Want to try it out?

UCI-WiFi is now available across campus. Currently, it’s only available to those using devices provided and managed by UCI, but we anticipate broader availability in the coming months.

In order to join the network, you’ll need to do the following:

  • Connect with a UCI-managed device running the ZotDefend Security Package
  • Login using your M365 credentials (i.e., UCInetID@ad.uci.edu and password)

In anticipation of the UCI Mobile Access wireless network being retired later this year, we encourage you to begin transitioning to UCI-WiFi if you are able to. Updates on broader availability of the network will be announced soon.

As always, we’re here for you if you have questions! Visit our ZotDefend Project Page for more info and FAQ, or email us at oit@uci.edu.

Article updated on:
May 29, 2025

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