Connecting to PittNet (Wi-Fi and Wired Networks)

Summary

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

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Overview

PittNet provides fast, secure, and easy-to-use internet access from regional campus residence halls and academic buildings across campuses. MyResNet provides high-speed access from residence halls and University housing on the Pittsburgh campus.   

If you want to access restricted University resources, such as digital research journals, databases, and departmental printers, you will need to use the PittNet VPN (virtual private network) service. Students can print from PittNet Wi-Fi using Pitt Print.

Please remember that PittNet Wi-Fi is a shared resource, meaning your actions affect others on the network. By following our wireless guidelines, you can help make PittNet Wi-Fi a great service for everyone.

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 Take these steps to connect to:

PittNet Wi-Fi

MyResNet Wi-Fi

Visit our MyResNet page to get started. 

PittNet Network Ports in Classrooms or Public Locations

Staff or faculty planning to connect to public ports in classrooms or conference rooms should first run the Wired Network Configuration Wizard. Complete these steps before you connect your computer to the network port: 

  1. Log in to the Software Download Service.
  2. Search for Wired Network.
  3. Click the option for your operating system (Mac or Windows), and then click Download.
  4. Open the file and run the automated network configuration tool. This will update your computer.

Manual Connections

If you are not able to automatically connect your computer to Wireless PittNet or to a wired port:

Wired

Wi-Fi

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Article ID: 1918
Created
Fri 7/26/24 1:23 PM
Modified
Tue 10/15/24 8:01 AM

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