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Overview
You can access the university network and the Internet from on- or
off-campus via Ethernet, modem pool connections, or wirelss network access.
Then you can tap into a variety of campus, national, and international
resources such as e-mail, the Web, library resources, and more.
- From (On Campus) Residence
Halls and Family Housing–
Students living in the residence halls and family housing connect via
100Mbps Ethernet jacks. One jack per resident is installed in every
room. Click here to learn
how to connect to the network.
- Campus departments –
Campus departments can order
Ethernet connectivity if they do not already have it. Depending on
location, departments can receive Ethernet connections with speeds
of 10 or 100Mbps. Click
here to learn how to connect to the network.
- Wireless
Network Acess -
Connect to the Internet via wireless network access from various spots
on the CU-Boulder campus.
First Steps
- On-campus residents –
Your Ethernet jack will be active before you arrive on campus. Once
you move in, you will need to plug in your own computer to the
Ethernet jack, start a web browser, and register on the
web page that appears.
- Campus departments –
- Wireless network
users - You
should visit the Wireless Internet Access web
site to find coverage areas, setup and registration instructions,
and approved wireless network cards.
What You'll Need
- Your own personal or departmental computer.
- For Ethernet connectivity:
an Ethernet card and cable. We recommend a 10/100 card plus a CAT 5
cable with a RJ45 connector. Note: One Ethernet cable is included with
Ethernet activation for on-campus departments only.
- For wireless network
connectivity: an approved wireless
network card.
- Campus departments:
a speed type number for Ethernet activation and monthly service payments.
Where to Get More Information
- On-campus residence hall
and university apartment residents can learn more at ITS
Quick Start.
Getting Help
Help Docs
IT Service Center
(303) 735-HELP
help@colorado.edu
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