TU WIRELESS BY THE NUMBERS
There are 5,130 wireless access points and 24,000 peak concurrent wireless connections. The network is made up of 3.5 million feet of wire.
Wireless & Remote Access
The TU Wireless network offers two on-campus connections: tu-secure and tu-openaccess.
Check Connection STatus
Stay up to date on campus network status
Check OTS Alerts to see if there is a campus-wide or building-specific network issue. If you're experiencing a Wi-Fi or Internet problem and don't see it on OTS Alerts, try to troubleshoot it or let us know by using this Wi-Fi reporting form.
Evaluate your home Internet
Test, compare, and evaluate your home Internet to make sure you have an optimal connection for remotely attending TU classes or meetings. Plus, access resources for choosing a home Internet Service Provider.
Which Wi-Fi network should you use?
Students, faculty and staff use tu-secure. Campus visitors use tu-openaccess.
Learn how to connect to campus Wi-FiStudents, faculty and staff should use tu-secure, which is the safest and fastest wireless connection on campus. It provides a secure connection with the ability to access on-campus resources including printers, network drives. Can't connect your smart TV device? It's ok to use tu-openaccess. Remember, wired connections are always faster than wireless.
A valid TU NetID is required and the Acceptable Use of the TU Wireless Network policy must be followed. Forgot your password? Reset it or call the OTS Tech Support Desk at 410-704-5151.
Campus guests should use tu-openaccess.
Wireless Network Coverage
TU wireless networking extends across the campus’ 329 acres. See areas of campus that are covered in the Wireless Coverage Map of TU Campus (PDF). or check the list below for specific locations.
Wi-Fi Calling
This service is provided by cellular carriers. It uses any available Wi-Fi network to place and receive calls when cellular service is insufficient or unavailable.
For help with Wi-Fi calling, please contact your carrier, not the OTS Technology Support Desk. See the full list of mobile device support services. If you have a university-owned cell phone, please contact Verizon Wireless directly.
Safety Note
Wi-Fi calling uses the internet, which can make it difficult for first responders
to locate you in the case of an emergency. Using Wi-Fi to dial 911 during an emergency is not recommended, unless no other solution is available.
Remote Access
Some links might require login with TU NetID and password to access.
The Virtual Workspace
The Virtual Workspace service provides university employees access to certain software applications, virtual desktops and network file shares from any off-campus computer or device. Students have the ability to remotely use applications like SPSS, Mathematica and Minitab. This web-based service is the preferred method for TU's remote access. Learn more about using the Virtual Workspace or see the FAQs.
Remote Desktop
The Remote Desktop Gateway service enables TU faculty and staff to remotely connect to their Windows-based campus computer from off campus. Learn more about using Remote Desktop on a Mac or PC.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The Virtual Private Network is used by faculty and staff needing to map to a network drive or connect directly to a personal or departmental drive. Learn more about accessing and using the VPN on a Mac or PC. Students needing to use TU’s VPN for a class should contact the OTS Technology Support Desk to request access.
Network Connections
See how to request a new connection or troubleshoot a desktop network connection. Not sure what you need? Submit a network connectivity/design consultation request.
Support
Try these Internet Troubleshooting steps. If you still need help, Contact the OTS Technology Support Desk.