Network Services
DoIT is responsible for the management, operation and support
of the campus network and coordinates the design, long-range
planning and procurement of a broad range of network services.
Aspects of the network include the campus network (fiber optic
backbone and wireless). DoIT also provides support
to other Wisconsin educational and public service organizations
through WiscNet.
Campus Network
Network Infrastructure
The Campus Network consists
of high-speed connectivity to a fully redundant Ethernet backbone.
The backbone spans three supernodes, 12 nodes and approximately
160 radial buildings. Communication speeds are 10 Gbps between supernodes
and a minimum of 1 Gbps between nodes, radials and telecommunication
rooms.
ResNet, Residence Halls Network
ResNet provides an Ethernet network connection to students living
in University residence halls. ResNet
services are covered by student fees.
Wireless
UW students, faculty and staff can also connect to the Internet
in more than 15 public locations with a fast and convenient wireless
locations. In areas serviced by this wireless
service, users only need a laptop, a wireless network card and
a campus account to get on the campus network to check email, seek
information on the Web or obtain academic course content.
Internet2 high speed network
Internet2 is a high-speed network
used exclusively by universities, government agencies, and select
private partners and dedicated to developing and testing advanced
Internet technologies. UW is one of more than 170 universities participating
in the Internet2 effort.
Video network
For information on the campus video network, contact David Devereaux-Weber
at (608) 262-3584 or djdevere@doit.wisc.edu.
WiscNet, Network service provider for Wisconsin
WiscNet provides network
services to Wisconsin public and private colleges, tech schools,
and K-12 schools that enroll more than a half-million students.
WiscNet’s services include Internet access, Web content filtering,
virtual Web site hosting, email, and technical support and consultation.
