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Rutgers Next-Gen Network<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

Charting a course to a faster, more resilient Rutgers network with expanded wireless connectivity and support for next-generation innovations in learning and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Improve speed, expand coverage, and increase reliability<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Dramatically expand wireless coverage on all campuses<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Exponentially increase speed throughout the network<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Improve capacity to enable future applications and innovations<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Increase critical pathways to ensure network resiliency<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Improving network connectivity and reliability across Rutgers<\/h2>\n \n
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<\/i> Administration Services Building (ASB 2)
\n<\/i> Biological Sciences Building
\n<\/i> Camden Administrative Services Building
\n<\/i> Camden Law School
\n<\/i> Center for Law & Justice (CLJ)
\n<\/i> Civic Square & Parking Deck
\n<\/i> College Avenue Student Center
\n<\/i> Cook Laundry-Administration-Mail Facilities
\n<\/i> Engelhard Hall
\n<\/i> Facilities Warehouse & Security Technology Group
\n<\/i> Foran Hall
\n<\/i> Hardenbergh Hall
\n<\/i> Hickman Hall
\n<\/i> Hill Hall
\n<\/i> Loree Classroom\/Office Building<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n

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<\/i> Marine and Coastal Sciences Building
\n<\/i> Milledoler Hall
\n<\/i> New Jersey Hall
\n<\/i> Paul Robeson Campus Center
\n<\/i> Philip J. Levin Theater (Drama Building)
\n<\/i> Rutgers Technology Center 3 – WINLAB
\n<\/i> School of Engineering
\n<\/i> Serin Physics & Astronomy Building
\n<\/i> Surplus & Material Services Warehouse
\n<\/i> Tillett Hall
\n<\/i> Victoria J. Mastronomo
\n<\/i> Waller Hall
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Network enhancements<\/h2>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Wi-Fi <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Working to\u00a0improve and expand Wi-Fi in buildings across all campuses to support growing technology needs<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Wi-Fi<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Upgrading\u00a0the emergency phone infrastructure throughout all campuses to improve public safety<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Blue light phones<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Enhancing network core and security to keep up with the speed and resilience the university community requires<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Network equipment<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Do you have questions about the project? Feel free to reach out to us.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Contact us<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Read the announcement about the Board of Governors approval of the plan.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Read plan<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Learn more about this initiative and its benefits for the Rutgers community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n Read FAQ<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\nTips and Advice<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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\n From smart to vulnerable: protecting your IoT-connected workspace<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nOctober 15, 2025<\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
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\nInitiatives and Projects<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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\n From RUNet 2000 to the Next-Gen Network: Rutgers’ journey into the future of network infrastructure<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nAugust 6, 2025<\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n
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\nStaff Spotlight<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Keeping up with the network, Jamaican soccer, and more with Michael Daley<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n
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