Xfinity on Campus
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Xfinity On Campus What is Xfinity On Campus (XOC)? In Your Community or Lounge Xfinity On Campus is an internet-based TV service that allows users to stream In community lounges, basic cable services will be provided through a TV live TV or record shows and programs. You can access Xfinity On Campus from box and remote control. your computer, tablet, smart phone or Roku media players. Roku devices can connect to GWConnect, a wireless network exclusively for select streaming and How many devices can I register? gaming devices. Each student can register up to 3 devices with Xfinity On Campus, but only stream video to one device at a time. If a student registers a 4th device, the first How can I watch Xfinity On Campus? one registered will drop off. On Your Computer What programmer Apps are available to students? Visit xfinityoncampus.com, select George Washington University from the Some of the networks apps generally available through Comcast partner list, authenticate with your GW NetID and password, and click the ‘Watch websites include Watch ESPN, HBO Max, and many others. Now’ button. How do students authenticate to gain access to these network apps? On Your Mobile Device Students can go to our partner apps or websites, where they will be prompted Download the XFINITY Stream TV mobile app in your app store (Apple or with the following actions: Google Play), click the ‘sign-in as a student’ link at the bottom of the page • Student selects service provider: Xfinity and select George Washington University from the list. Then authenticate • Student clicks on Xfinity On Campus button with your GW NetID and password and click the ‘Watch Now’ button. • Student authenticates with university login and password • Student gains access to content – anywhere, including on and off campus On Your TV For the big screen experience, watch Xfinity streaming on your TV with Roku or a laptop connected by an HDMI cable. On Your Roku 1. Register and connect your Roku to GWConnect network, GW’s wireless gaming and streaming network. (See GWConnect PDF). 2. Connect your Roku to your TV via an HDMI cable. To learn more: 3. Connect your Roku power cord to an outlet. 4. Go to the following site and follow the instructions for setting up your Check out GW Information Technology’s New Student Guide at: Roku. Go to xfinityoncampus.com: it.gwu.edu/new-student-guide. l Sign-in Technical Support: Visit go.gwu.edu/itsupport, call 202-994-GWIT (4948), or l Select “Support” Setup an in-person appointment at the IT Support Center Walk-In space in l Select “Get started” Rome Hall B102 on the Foggy Bottom campus by visiting go.gwu.edu/gwiz and l Select “How do I Sign in?” clicking the “Make an Appointment” button at the bottom of the page. l Select “On a Roku” and follow the instructions. 5. Select the Xfinity Streaming channel to watch TV on your Roku. More information? Search via GWiz (go.gwu.edu/gwiz) to access Martha (artificial intelligence chatbot) and GW IT’s Digital Workplace..