Network

Network

UConn provides wired and wireless solutions. This article provides an overview of your options.

Network unavailable? You can see if there is a system-wide outage at itstatus.uconn.edu.

You need to register some wireless devices, like game consoles and smart TVs, in order to connect them to the UConn network. Find out how…

Wireless (Wi-Fi)

UCONN-SECURE

UCONN-SECURE is an encrypted, campus-wide wireless network. If you have a NetID and password, you will use these credentials to set up access to this secure network.

If you have changed your NetID password, you will be prompted to update your credentials (NetID and NetID password) the next time you connect to UCONN-SECURE.

  • Who has access? Anyone with an active NetID account.

  • IP Addresses: 10.194.XXX.XXX

Read more about UCONN-SECURE

UCONN-GUEST

UCONN-GUEST is an unencrypted campus-wide wireless network. A network portal with terms and conditions will automatically appear when connecting, which must be agreed to before internet access is given.

Certain devices, such as smart TVs and gaming consoles, that are unable to connect to UCONN-SECURE or accept UCONN-GUEST’s disclaimer page can register to connect to UCONN-GUEST.

  • Who has access? Anyone.

  • IP Addresses: 10.66.XXX.XXX

Read more about UCONN-GUEST

eduroam

eduroam is a standardized wireless network shared across many US educational institutions. Login is done via NetID and password.

Read more about eduroam

Wired Ethernet

Wired connections are available in most UConn facilities. Data jacks allow anyone with a hardware cable to connect directly to the UConn network.

  • Who has access? Anyone.

  • IP Addresses: 137.99.XXX.XXX or 10.16.XXX.XXX

  • How fast is it? 1 GB in most locations; 10 and 100 Mbps in a few locations

Read more about Wired Ethernet

Which is better - wired or wireless? 

Wired connections are more reliable and provide dedicated high-speed network access. Wireless connections utilize a shared radio medium so performance will be affected by a variety of factors, such as the number of users in a service area, radio interference, and signal strength.

IP and MAC addresses

All modern networks use IP and MAC addresses to give connected devices a unique identity. Using these addresses, devices become distinguishable beyond a generic name like “Jonathan’s iPhone” or “Xbox One”.

A MAC address (formatted xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx) is generally static (never changes) and is tied to a specific device. This means that no matter what network a device connects to, its MAC address will always be the same. An IP address (formatted xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) is typically assigned to a device by the network it connects to. This IP address is usually considered dynamic, meaning it may change at a given interval or each time the device connects to this network. IP addresses can also be fixed/static, meaning they don’t change. This is usually a manual process and can be useful for certain applications that run over the network. For example, networked printers for department offices receive a static IP address.

When receiving support from IT, you may be asked to provide your IP and/or your MAC address to assist in troubleshooting.

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