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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, wireless and dial-in). DoIT also provides support to other Wisconsin educational and public service organizations through WiscNet.

Campus 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 180 radial buildings. Communication speeds are 10 Gbps between supernodes and a minimum of 1 Gbps between nodes, radials and telecommunication rooms. Read about the current upgrade.

Connect to the Network

On Campus

Off Campus

  • Dial-in - Free access with NetID
  • DSL/Cable Modem - available through commercial vendors.

    Please note: if using a commercial (or other non-UW-Madison) service provider, VPN software is needed to access some university services.

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.


Contact Network Services: Hideko Mills at (608) 263-7312 or hjmills@doit.wisc.edu.