Wireless Upgrade Project

Caltech is in the final phase of our campus-wide wireless network refresh. As of September 30, 124 campus buildings, or 94% of the structures on campus have been upgraded. Outdoor access points were installed at ten targeted locations to support faculty, students, and staff in teaching, learning, and collaboration. The remaining houses on Hill and Wilson streets, and 1 administrative complex will be completed by year end.
Building Upgrade Schedule - Fall 2023
- Keith Spalding
- Alumni House and Auditor's House
- Central Plant
Project Scope
Caltech is partnering with Aruba and VectorUSA to design and implement an 802.11ac wireless network. This will be a multi-year effort, encompassing new controllers, more than 2,800 additional access points, authenticated guest access, and support for Internet of Things (IoT) devices where possible.
Transition Details
The project is coming to an end by December 2023. All buildings will use Caltech Secure, Caltech visitor or eduroam networks. When you find that you are not connected to wireless, go to WiFi settings on your device and find one of our local networks. Follow the prompts to login.
Check the map below for a list of completed buildings where you can use Caltech Secure and Caltech Visitor as well as the next scheduled buildings.
Completed Upgrades YTD 2023 | Completed Upgrades YTD 2022 | Completed Upgrades in 2021 | Completed Upgrades in 2020 |
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Church - January 2023 | Undergrad admissions- October 2022 | 10 outdoor learning and meeting locations | Firestone |
315 S Wilson - January 2023 | S. Mudd - September 2022 | Downs-Lauritsen - September 2021 | Guggenheim |
317 Wilson - January 2023 | Einstein Papers Houses August 2022 | Cahill - June 2021 | Karman |
Crellin - March 2023 | Schlinger - June 2022 | Beckman Behavioral Biology -July 2021 | Synchrotron |
Tacit House- April 2023 | Bridges (East/West/Annex) - May 2022 | USGS -April 2021 | |
Caltech Y- Sept 2023 | Caltech Hall - February 2022 | Hill Music House - April 2021 | |
Credit Union -Sept 2023 | 315 Hill Street - January 2022 | Baxter and Ramo - April 2021 | |
Linde Hall and Kellogg - May 2023 | Annenberg - March 2021 | ||
Linde LAB- GPS- August 2023 | Steele House - March 2021 | ||
