TMU Guest Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy

Last edited by Joanna Johnson on June 10, 2026

Guest WiFi Network Name: TMU-Guest

1. Purpose

This policy establishes the acceptable use of The Master’s University’s Guest Wi-Fi network. The guest network is provided as a convenience for temporary internet access only and is intended to support reasonable, lawful, and appropriate use while on organization property.

2. Scope

This policy applies to any person who connects a device to the Guest Wi-Fi network, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other internet-enabled devices. We do not support wired network access for campus guests. All visitors, vendors, contractors, event attendees, and other non-affiliated guests are expected to use the organization’s guest wireless network. 

The guest wireless network does not provide access to the intranet or other internal institutional resources. Faculty, staff, and students are required to connect to the main wireless network for access to these services.

3. Acceptable Use

Guests may use the Guest Wi-Fi network for legitimate, lawful, and non-disruptive activities, such as:

  • Accessing websites

  • Checking email

  • Using standard business or educational web applications

  • Video conferencing or communication tools, subject to available bandwidth

  • Other routine internet activities that do not interfere with network operations

4. Prohibited Use

Guest Wi-Fi may not be used for any activity that is unlawful, harmful, disruptive, or inconsistent with this policy. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Violating any local, state, federal, or international law

  • Accessing, downloading, or distributing illegal content

  • Infringing on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights

  • Sending spam, phishing messages, or unsolicited bulk communications

  • Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or defaming others

  • Attempting to bypass network security controls, authentication, filtering, or access restrictions

  • Attempting to access institutional resources, the campus intranet, or other wireless networks available on campus

  • Scanning, probing, monitoring, or testing the vulnerability of any system, network, or device without authorization

  • Introducing malware, ransomware, spyware, or other malicious code

  • Setting up servers, hotspots, proxies, VPN tunnels, or other services intended to relay or share the guest connection

  • Setting up network infrastructure, such as WiFi range extenders or amplifiers

  • Running peer-to-peer file sharing applications for unauthorized distribution of content

  • Using the network in a way that degrades performance for others or consumes excessive bandwidth

  • Accessing systems, data, or accounts without permission

  • Misrepresenting identity or attempting to impersonate another person or system

5. Security and Privacy

  • The Guest Wi-Fi network is not intended for sensitive or confidential activity.

  • Users should avoid transmitting sensitive personal, financial, health, or confidential information unless they are using secure, encrypted services they

            trust.

  • The organization may monitor, log, filter, or restrict network activity to protect users, systems, and network integrity.

  • Guests should not assume that any activity on the guest network is private.


6. Device Responsibility

Guests are solely responsible for the security and configuration of their own devices. This includes:

  • Installing and maintaining up-to-date operating systems and security patches

  • Using antivirus or anti-malware protection where appropriate

  • Keeping passwords secure

  • Avoiding unsafe websites, downloads, and untrusted wireless networks

The organization is not responsible for loss, damage, theft, corruption, or compromise of guest-owned devices or data resulting from use of the guest network.

7. Network Performance and Availability

The Guest WiFi network is Open Access, and all traffic on the network is unencrypted. Guest Wi-Fi is provided as available and without guarantee of uninterrupted service.

The organization may:

  • Limit bandwidth, session duration, or access times

  • Prioritize traffic as needed to support operational needs

  • Restrict access to certain sites, services, or protocols

  • Temporarily suspend or disable Guest Wi-Fi availability for maintenance, security, or operational reasons

To ensure your data and devices are protected while on any wireless network, the organization recommends the following as best practices:

  • Accessing only secure websites - URLs that begin with “https://”

  • Encrypting any confidential or sensitive information

8. Enforcement

Violation of this policy may result in one or more of the following actions:

  • Immediate termination of network access

  • Blocking of the device’s connection to the guest network

  • Reporting to security, management, law enforcement, or other relevant authorities when appropriate

  • Revocation of future Guest Wi-Fi privileges

  • Additional action permitted by law or organizational policy

9. Disclaimer

The organization makes reasonable efforts to provide a secure and functional guest network but does not guarantee:

  • Privacy of communications

  • Uninterrupted access

  • Protection from all security threats

  • Compatibility with all devices or applications

Use of the Guest Wi-Fi network constitutes acknowledgment of and agreement to comply with this policy.

10. Policy Changes

The organization reserves the right to update, amend, or replace this policy at any time without prior notice.