NETWORK AND CONNECTIVITY MANAGEMENT

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Accessing Guest Wi-Fi

You have three options for guest Wi-Fi access when visiting the University of Pittsburgh:

Basic Unix Commands

Commands to help you manage your Unix account.

Connect to PittNet Wi-Fi with Your Mobile Devices or Linux

Information to configure Linux devices, smartphones, or other mobile devices to connect to Wireless PittNet.

Connect your Gaming Console or Smart TV

REGIONAL CAMPUS STUDENTS: Bring a gaming console or smart TV to campus? The PittNet Gaming Network provides wired and wireless access needed for online gameplay in regional campus residence halls, along with network access for other devices that cannot store a username and password.

Connecting Chromebooks to PittNet Wi-Fi

Connect to PittNet Wi-Fi by configuring your Chromebook device according to these specifications

Connecting to PittNet (Wi-Fi and Wired Networks)

This article explains how to connect to PittNet (Wi-Fi and Wired Networks).

Connecting to PittNet Wi-Fi from Windows

How to configure Windows 10 to connect to PittNet Wi-Fi

Connecting Your Device to PittNet Wi-Fi

Configuration settings for connecting devices to PittNet Wi-Fi

Eduroam Global Wi-Fi Network

The University of Pittsburgh is a member of Eduroam, a fast, reliable, and secure global Wi-Fi network developed for the research and education community. Pitt students, faculty, and staff can connect to the internet via Eduroam while visiting thousands of participating universities and research facilities in more than 100 territories around the globe.

Enabling and Disabling Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) on PCs

The University has begun enabling support for Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), which is one of two versions of the Internet Protocol that is used to carry internet traffic All key components of the University network infrastructure support both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic.

Find Your PittNet Wi-Fi Coverage Locations

PittNet Wi-Fi coverage locations

Getting the Best Experience with PittNet Wi-Fi

Understand how wireless service at Pitt works so that you can get the best possible wireless experience.

Guest Wi-Fi Options at Pitt

You have three options for guest Wi-Fi access when visiting the University of Pittsburgh: Eduroam, Pitt Guest Wi-Fi (Anyroam), and MyResNet. Use the comparison table below to learn which service best meets your needs.

Network Services General Information

General information about the Pitt IT Network Operations Center (NOC)

Network Services Usage Standards

University network usage standards

Pitt and UPMC Virtual Network Extension

Information about Pitt/UPMC Network Extension that allows users on each side to access resources.

Pitt Guest Wi-Fi Options

You have three options for guest Wi-Fi access when visiting the University of Pittsburgh: Eduroam, Pitt Guest Wi-Fi, and MyResNet. Use the comparison table below to learn which service best meets your needs.

Pitt IT Network Services Terms and Conditions

Service level information related to cloud services, enterprise storage, and server hosting.

Pitt IT University Domain Name (DNS) Management Standard

Pitt IT's University Domain Name Management Standard

PittNet Updates May Require a Few Extra Steps to Connect

Due to past upgrades of the certificates that are used to connect to our network, you may need to take additional steps to connect.

PittNet Wi-Fi and Wired Networks

PittNet is a high-speed, multi-service network that provides access to University computing resources, the internet, and external research networks. All students, faculty, and staff can connect to the network.

PittNet Wired Network – Configuring Windows 10 for Wired Publicly Accessible Network Ports

The steps in this document explain how to manually configure your Windows computer to use network ports located in public areas, such as classrooms, conference rooms, or other public areas.

Request Ports and IP Addresses

Links to network request forms

Understanding Wireless Intercept and "WiPhishing"

When using wireless network connections on campus, use only University-supported web access points. The University's PittNet Wi-Fi network requires authentication of end users before university network resources can be accessed.

University Wi-Fi Networks

These reliable Wi-Fi networks are available across the Pittsburgh and regional campuses to support teaching, learning, and research

Wireless Network Standard

Wireless networking standards and guidelines