Connecting to the Internet
Here you can find help with wireless, VPN setup, dialup access, walkup access, and other connectivity topics.
Logging in
You'll often need to log in to receive full access to campus network services. Some of the options include:
Find network access by location:
For IT Pros
- CITES Status Server
- Advanced Network Information for IT Pros
- CITES Network Services
(DNS, firewalls, NTP, Operations Center, etc.) - Campus procedures & guidelines
(naming conventions, application forms, etc.) - Single-sign-in wireless: UIwpa2
- More...
Wireless Internet
- UIUCnet Wireless
(for students, faculty, and staff) - Guest Services
(for guests with passwords) - UI Public Wireless
(for the general public) - More...
Wired Internet
- Walkup
(for students, faculty, staff, and guests) - UIUCnet
(for campus offices and dorms) - Choosing an Internet service provider
(for network access from off campus) - More...
Computer Labs
- ICS labs
(for all students, faculty, and staff) - Engineering Workstations (EWS) labs
(for College of Engineering, chemical or agricultural engineering, math, CS / statistics, & physics students) - Residence hall computer centers
(for residents of campus housing) - More...
Using the Internet Safely
Security: Using the Internet Safely
* Avoid viruses and spyware
* Send and receive data securely
* Use online services such as IM, Skype, and social networking sites safely
About Network Security
(how to secure your network connections)
Computer Security
(a collection of resources about security-related topics)
Network Guides
- Choosing a network access method
- Scenarios (home for break, study abroad, coffeehouse, and more)
- Off-campus network access
- Network concepts (understanding home networking and more)
- More...