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.) - Wireless, VPN, and QuickConnect FAQs and Troubleshooting
- Single-sign-in secure wireless: IllinoisNet (formerly UIwpa2)
- More network information for IT Pros...
Wireless Internet
- IllinoisNet and UIUCnet Wireless
(for students, faculty, and staff) - Resources for Mobile Device Users
(for student, faculty, staff, and guests) - Guest Services
(for guests with passwords) - UI Public Wireless
(for the general public) - More about the campus wireless Internet service...
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 about the campus wired Internet service...
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 about campus computer labs...
Using the Internet Safely
- CITES Security
(Computer and Internet security information and training) - Managing Your Computer
(a collection of resources with a focus on computer security)
Network Guides
- Guide to UIUCnet
(explaining the facilities campus users see and the technical organization behind the scenes) - Network concepts (understanding home networking and more)
- Choosing a network access method
- Scenarios (home for break, study abroad, coffeehouse, and more)
- Off-campus network access