How to Use the Bluefield University Network
Bluefield University's network is split into several different networks designed for different purposes, including BU-Student, BU-IOT, BU-Faculty/Staff, and BU-Guest. This knowledgebase article will explain what each network is used for and what information is necessary to access it.
What Should Be On This Network?
What Should Be On This Network?
BU-Student:
What Should Be On This Network?
- Student Smart Phones
- Student Smart Watches
- Student Computers
- Student Tablets
How Do I Access This Network?
1: You will need to get the BU-Student network password from myBU, IST, or Student Development. Log into myBU and the network password will be on the right side of the home page.
2: Use your student username (your email address without "@bluefield.edu") and password to sign in on the splash page.
BU-IOT:
What Should Be On This Network?
- Gaming Devices
- Smart TV's
How Do I Access This Network?
1: Fill out the Device Access Request Form to register your device.
2: Once completed, the form will be sent to IST so your device can be added to the approved list of devices. IOT will not ask you for a password once you are approved, you can simply join the network on your device.
BU-Faculty/Staff:
What Should Be On This Network?
- Staff Computers
- Staff Smart Phones
- Staff Smart Watches
- Staff Tablets
How Do I Access This Network?
1: You will need to get the BU-Faculty/Staff network password from myBU or IST. Log into myBU and the network password will be on the right side of the home page.
2: Use your staff username (your email address without "@bluefield.edu") and password to sign in on the splash page.
BU-Guest:
What Should Be On This Network?
- Campus Visitor Devices
How Do I Access This Network?
1: Connect to BU-Guest and accept the terms on the splash page.