Wi-Fi and Network

The university provides wireless internet access for all students, faculty, staff and guests on campus. Access points are located in every building on campus, as well as some outdoor areas. IT Services manages public and private IP addresses and domain name services including the ability to add or change domain names, request vanity DNS for hosted websites, and manage workstations and printers. The University of Arkansas is connected to the internet through a 20Gb and 100Gb fiber optic connection provided by ARE-ON. This connection is distributed across campus, providing a fast and reliable experience.

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Wi-Fi

The university provides wireless internet access for all students, faculty, staff and guests on campus. Access points are located in every building on campus, as well as some outdoor areas.
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Network Service Design and Implementation

IT Services provides design and implementation assistance for projects requiring new or modified service. Only IT and Facilities Management personnel are eligible to use this process.
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Network Ports

Departmental staff with IT administrative oversight can request an existing port be activated or a new network drop be added to a section of a campus building.
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Requesting SSL Certificates

IT Services grants SSL certificates issued by Sectigo the InCommon Certificate Service. Certificates are valid for one year.

Using GlobalProtect VPN for Off-Campus Network Access

For faculty and staff who are off campus, virtual private network (VPN) is essential for accessing on-campus remote desktops, servers, and other resources. VPN is like a tunnel that allows UARK users to access university resources securely, while prohibiting unauthorized incoming traffic. VPN may be required to access certain systems, services or applications, even when the user is on campus.