Network
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides a robust and high-speed fiber optic network that interconnects all 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campuses. The team supports all network devices on campus, from the high-performance core to the thousands of data ports and Wi-Fi access points that provide connectivity to hundreds of buildings occupied by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, faculty, and staff. OIT monitors all aspects of the network, known as 51³Ô¹ÏÍøNET, and is constantly improving the speed and capacity as well as developing new services for the next generation of connected devices.
Getting Connected
Access to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøNET can be obtained through a direct hard-wired cable connection or wireless connection from most areas on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø wireless network is designed for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, faculty, staff, and University guests, and provides mobile users fast and reliable network access to the Internet.
Visit the Wireless section for instructions on how to obtain access.
Users may be able to connect through 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s secure VPN infrastructure under certain circumstances. Go to the VPN section for details on how to get access.
Installing Network Connections
OIT can install new network connections or wireless access points on campus. To have a new connection installed, submit a ticket with the that includes the following information:
- Location: campus, building, and room number(s)
- SmartTag to charge
- Contact name and extension
A quote will be issued to you for approval before work begins.
Other Networking Projects
In addition to several important research initiatives and innovative high-performance computing projects, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is also a member of:
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a consortium of higher-education institutions that are developing a state-wide, high-bandwidth research and education network for Florida
- a group of more than 200 U.S. universities collaborating with government and industry to develop advanced network applications for research and to further develop the Internet
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