Wireless (Wi-Fi) Network FAQs
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Which Wi-Fi network should faculty, staff, and students join?
TXST-Bobcats. Anyone with an active NetID and password should use the secure and fast TXST-Bobcats network. This includes faculty, staff, students, guests with an active NetID, and retirees.
Residents can also join TXST-Home to connect media and gaming devices that only require a password to connect.
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Which Wi-Fi network should family and guests join?
TXST-Visitor. Anyone who does not have a NetID can join the TXST-Visitor network.
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What is Texas State Connect?
Texas State Connect is the place where you setup a passcode to use when logging into the TXST-Home network.
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What is TXST-Home?
TXST-Home is the Wi-Fi network used to connect gaming and media devices that only accept a password to connect.
First get a passcode from Texas State Connect. Then, on the gaming or media device, go to TXST-Home to enter the passcode to connect.
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I just obtained a TXST-Home passcode, but it's not working. What do I do next?
A newly created passcode needs about five minutes to become active. Please wait and try again.
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I live in a residence hall and I can't cast to my TV, what do I do?
Those living in residence halls must connect all devices to the TXST-Home network before casting from one device to another. This includes connecting your computer or mobile device to the TXST-Home network as well as your media or gaming device.