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Wireless PittNet

Pitt Information Technology provides helpful tools to support your teaching, research, and day-to-day work.

Connecting to PittNet (Wi-Fi and Wired Networks)

PittNet provides fast, secure, and easy-to-use internet access from regional campus residence halls and academic buildings across campuses. MyResNet provides high-speed access from residence halls and University housing on the Pittsburgh campus.   

Wi-Fi Feedback

If you have a comment or suggestion about Wi-Fi service on campus, please tell us about it.

PittNet Wi-Fi: Connecting your Apple TV

Overview

The following instructions can be used to configure your Apple TV to connect to PittNet Wi-Fi. At this time wired 802.1x connections to PittNet are not supported by the Apple TV. Certain steps require you to switch between your Apple TV and Mac computer, so pay attention to which is required. 

PittNet Wi-Fi: Connecting with macOS 10.8 & 10.9

Overview

The University of Pittsburgh's PittNet Wi-Fi service provides wireless network access to all University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff.

Note: You must have installed the InCommon certificates before completing the instructions below. Refer to the help sheet titled Installing the InCommon and UserTrust Certificates (Mac) for details.

PittNet Wi-Fi: Configuring macOS 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, & 10.11

Before You Get Started

To connect your Mac to PittNet Wi-Fi, you will need:

  • MacOS v10.8 or higher
  • Built-in Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Adapter
  • Valid University Computing Account

Detailed Instructions