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Network Services

Campus network

Wired - the wired campus network provides access to the Internet and connectivity for University IT systems.

Wireless - the wireless services provide access to the Internet from most locations across campus.

VPN - when you are away from campus, the Virtual Private Network (VPN) service provides a secure connection to the campus network from anywhere you have an Internet connection.

link-icon-16.png How to connect to the campus network from another location using VPN

Network FAQs

ResNet is the University's network for residents in campus accommodation.
link-icon-16.png More about connecting to ResNet

You can use the wireless network to connect your Wi-Fi enabled device to the Internet.
link-icon-16.png How do I connect to the wireless network at Warwick?

There are many wireless hotspots across campus that reside in student residences, the Learning Grids and conference centres.

Network technical services

If you need to understand more technical detail about the network facilities available and their operation, visit the following pages:

link-icon-16.png Campus network facilities

link-icon-16.png Network firewalls

link-icon-16.png IP address management, and DHCP and DNS services

link-icon-16.png Traffic shaping

link-icon-16.png Network switch loan

All network faults should be reported to the IDG Service Desk

Service strategy

We aim to provide a reliable, high-speed, secure and accessible network, suitable for supporting the University's business. We achieve this through resilient design, open standards (where possible) and close working with the ITS Security team.