OIT Services

OIT Wireless Service

OIT Wireless Service provides network connectivity to wireless devices associated with Princeton University faculty, staff, and students. The service is available in nearly all University buildings on the main campus.

Temporary Visitor Wireless Network Access (TVWNA)

TVWNA provides short-term Internet connectivity to wireless devices brought by visitors to Princeton University. The service is available in nearly all University buildings on the main campus.

Wireless Coverage

A map published by OIT Hardware Support, showing the areas of campus where OIT Wireless Service and TVWNA are presently available.

Non-OIT Services

The information below is for customers connecting their own Wireless Access Points to the campus network. OIT does not support such private wireless networks.

Connecting a Private Wireless Access Point to the Campus Network

Describes issues specific to connecting a private Wireless Access Point to the campus network. Included are caveats and a discussion of the implications of a device which acts as a bridge versus one which acts as a NAT. Also includes appropriate Host Database registration procedures for a bridge.