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University Wi-Fi Networks

Quick Links: Academic/Administrative Buildings | Residential Buildings | Outdoor Wi-Fi | Off-Campus Housing | UPMC Hospitals 

The following fast, reliable Wi-Fi networks are available across the Pittsburgh and regional campuses to support teaching, learning, and research:

Academic / Administrative and Regional Campus Buildings

Location

Available Network(s)

Network Name (SSID)

Support

Academic / Administrative Buildings - All Campuses

All Residence Halls - Regional Campuses

Pittsburgh Campus Shuttles

PittNet Wi-Fi
(requires a University computing account)

Eduroam*
(requires a University computing account)

Pitt Guest Wi-Fi

WIRELESS-PITTNET

EDUROAM

PITT-GUEST-WIFI

24/7 IT Help Desk:

*Pitt Guest Wi-Fi (Anyroam) is available for guests in academic and administrative buildings on all campuses, residence halls on regional campuses, and Pitt shuttles on the Pittsburgh campus.

Residential Buildings - Pittsburgh Campus

Location

Available Network(s)

Network Name (SSID)

Support

All Traditional Residence Halls - Pittsburgh Campus

Apartment-Style Housing:

  • Bouquet Gardens
  • Centre Plaza
  • Darragh Street Apartments
  • Forbes-Craig Apartments
  • Oakwood Apartments
  • Ruskin Hall

Residence Hall Wi-Fi 
(MyResNet)

Eduroam*
(requires a University computing account)

MYRESNET

EDUROAM

24/7 IT Help Desk:

Apartment-Style Housing:
  • College Garden Apartments
  • Hyacinth Place
  • Mayflower Apartments
 

Comcast Internet Support:

Verizon FiOS:

Residence Inn by Marriott - Bigelow Boulevard (University / Medical Center)

Hotel Wi-Fi

UPITT-WIRELESS

GuestTek: 844-642-0818

Code: pitro

 

Outdoor Wi-Fi - Pittsburgh Campus

Location

Available Network(s)

Network Name (SSID)

Support

Outdoor Wi-Fi - Pittsburgh Campus:

  • Benedum Hall Plaza
  • Cathedral Lawn (Heinz Chapel and Bigelow Blvd. sides)
  • Hillman Library / Posvar Hall Corridor (bench area)
  • Petersen Events Center Lawn
  • Soldiers and Sailors Lawn (Nordenberg Hall side)
  • William Pitt Union Grounds (Fifth Ave. and Bigelow Blvd. sides)

PittNet Wi-Fi
(requires a University computing account)

Eduroam*
(requires a University computing account)

Pitt Guest Wi-Fi

 

WIRELESS-PITTNET

EDUROAM

PITT-GUEST-WIFI

 

24/7 IT Help Desk:

map showing outdoor wireless coverage at the Oakland campus

Off-Campus Housing

How much bandwidth do you need?

Those working or learning remotely should have service that provides at least 25 Mbps per user. 

If you’re living in a home or apartment with several individuals, your level of service will need to accommodate everyone. Most residential ISPs provide bandwidth for the premises, which is divided among all users and devices.

To find an internet service provider with coverage in your neighborhood:

  • Go to https://broadbandnow.com/Pennsylvania to search for providers by zip code.
  • Compare pricing and plans from available providers, such as Comcast Xfinity or Verizon FiOS.
  • Fiber and cable services are faster and more reliable than DSL. Satellite service is prone to slow speeds and weather disruptions—Pitt IT does not recommend satellite service.

UPMC Hospitals - Pittsburgh's East End

Location

Available Network(s)

Network Name (SSID)

Support

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

UPMC Mercy

UPMC Montefiore

UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC Shadyside

Eduroam
(requires a University computing account)

EDUROAM

24/7 IT Help Desk: