How to Use the Bluefield University Network

Creation date: 3/11/2024 9:36 AM    Updated: 3/25/2024 10:51 AM    ipad network phone wi-fi wireless
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.

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.