UCB Wireless
Last Updated: 04/03/2017
Overview
UCB Wireless can be accessed in all buildings on campus, in popular campus life locations, in residence halls and even on the Buff Bus. CU Boulder's wireless network consists of permanently installed access points built with 802.11a/b/g network hardware. 802.11n is being installed as part of new construction projects. Family Housing wireless service is provided by Comcast and you can find more information about this service at the bottom of this page.
Features
- UCB Wireless is available in approximately 90% of all indoor building space on campus and even on the Buff Bus.
- All current campus affiliates with an IdentiKey can access UCB Wireless.
Related Policies
- Wireless Deployment and Management Policy
- Review OIT's UCB Wireless Service Guidelines
- Acceptable Use of CU Boulder's IT Resources
Benefits
- UCB Wireless provides easy access to the network from any Wi-Fi enabled personal device throughout the CU Boulder campus.
- UCB Wireless offers the flexibility of accessing campus network resources (library resources, shared files, etc.) from your own laptop when visiting campus.
Cost
UCB Wireless is a common-good service offered to faculty, staff and students which means there is no direct cost to the individual or department.
Who can get it
UCB Wireless is available to all CU Boulder affiliates with an active IdentiKey.
How to get it
- Select UCB Wireless. Once connected from a laptop, open a web browser and, if not automatically redirected, go to https://safeconnect.colorado.edu:9443/authenticate.!^ to register with your IdentiKey.
1. Register using your IdentiKey and password. Accept the use policy and submit.
2. Once network connection is successful, you are free to use UCB Wireless.
- Learn more about connecting to UCB Wireless.
Family Housing Internet Provided by Comcast
The family housing buildings of Athens Court, Athens North, Smiley Court, Marine Court and Newton court have wired and wireless networks provided through Comcast.
If you have issues with the wired or wireless service in family housing buildings, please contact Comcast directly at 855-307-4896. If after calling Comcast your issue remains unresolved, you should contact the Housing IT Help Desk at 303-492-1291.