Wireless Upgrade Project

Caltech is in the final phase of our campus-wide wireless network refresh. Our installation plan and selected buildings will be identified at the beginning of each fiscal year. As of August 2022, we have upgraded 117 campus buildings, or 87% of the structures on campus (academic buildings, student housing, admin buildings, and houses on Hill and Wilson.) and installed outdoor access points at ten targeted locations on campus to support faculty, students and staff in teaching, learning and collaboration. The remaining 17 buildings include 5 academic buildings plus several houses on Hill and Wilson streets, and 6 administrative buildings.

Over 5500 wireless devices connected to the network in June 2022

Building Upgrade Schedule - Summer/Fall 2022

• S. Mudd - started June
• Einstein Papers - Completed August 10th
• Church - September 2022
• Alles - Fall 2022
• Crellin - Fall/Winter 2022

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

There will be an extended period of time where both the current and the new wireless networks will be deployed on parts of campus. When you find that you are not connected to wireless, go to WiFi settings on your device.

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.