Network
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UConn provides wired and wireless solutions. This article provides an overview of your options.
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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
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.
Who has access? Anyone.
IP Addresses: 10.66.XXX.XXX
eduroam
eduroam is a standardized wireless network shared across many US educational institutions. Login is done via NetID and password.
Who has access? Anyone from a participating institution.
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
IP address
All networks use device IP and MAC addresses to provide internet access to devices across the world. For some programs, you need this information. Find out how to locate your IP address.