Rutgers Next-Gen Network

Charting a course to a faster, more resilient Rutgers network with expanded wireless connectivity and support for next-generation innovations in learning and research.

Benefits of the project

Improve speed, expand coverage, and increase reliability

Dramatically expand wireless coverage on all campuses

Exponentially increase speed throughout the network

Improve capacity to enable future applications and innovations

Increase critical pathways to ensure network resiliency

Improving network connectivity and reliability across Rutgers

The following list includes examples of various areas throughout Rutgers campuses where improvements have been made.

Administration Services Building (ASB 2)
Biological Sciences Building
Camden Administrative Services Building
Camden Law School
Center for Law & Justice (CLJ)
Civic Square & Parking Deck
College Avenue Student Center
Cook Laundry-Administration-Mail Facilities
Engelhard Hall
Facilities Warehouse & Security Technology Group
Foran Hall
Hardenbergh Hall
Hickman Hall
Hill Hall
Loree Classroom/Office Building

Marine and Coastal Sciences Building
Milledoler Hall
New Jersey Hall
Paul Robeson Campus Center
Philip J. Levin Theater (Drama Building)
Rutgers Technology Center 3 – WINLAB
School of Engineering
Serin Physics & Astronomy Building
Surplus & Material Services Warehouse
Tillett Hall
Victoria J. Mastronomo
Waller Hall
Warehouse Facility

Network enhancements

Wi-Fi

Working to improve and expand Wi-Fi in buildings across all campuses to support growing technology needs

Wi-Fi

Blue light phones

Upgrading the emergency phone infrastructure throughout all campuses to improve public safety

Blue light phones

Network equipment

Enhancing network core and security to keep up with the speed and resilience the university community requires

Network equipment

More information

Contact us

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Plan announcement

Read the announcement about the Board of Governors approval of the plan.

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FAQ

Learn more about this initiative and its benefits for the Rutgers community.

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