Rutgers Next-Gen Network
Rutgers Next-Gen Network

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

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

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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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