Staff Notices

The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, is upgrading its wireless network as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security, improve performance management and modernize our digital infrastructure.

Currently, campus Wi-Fi operates on open networks without authentication. While this has provided ease of access, it also limits our ability to manage bandwidth effectively and maintain optimal security standards.

The transition to a secure, authenticated wireless environment will commence as follows:

March 17, 2026 – commencement of the transition to authenticated staff wireless.

Please refer to the connection guides below to help you connect to the new wireless network:

Connection guide for Android devices

Connection guide for iPhone devices

What This Means for You

Two new wireless networks will be available:

Users will be required to log in using their existing university credentials.

This shift allows the Campus to:

During the initial launch phase, a guest network will not be broadcast. This is intended to support a smooth migration to the authenticated networks. A limited-bandwidth guest network will be introduced following system stabilization.

Discontinuation of Existing Network

All users are asked to note that the open wireless network STA-TESt will soon be discontinued. 

Technical Support

For technical support during the transition, please contact your respective Faculty IT Support or send an email to sta-servicedesk@sta.uwi.edu.

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