Getting online
Connecting to the campus network
Loughborough University provides a wired and wireless service for students and staff. There are over 5500 Wi-Fi access points across campus in both internal and external locations. Guest Wi-Fi is available for non-academic visitors.
eduroam - Wi-Fi & wired network
Extensive Wi-Fi coverage on campus via eduroam (education roaming) – this is the main Wi-Fi and wired network available to staff and students; it is unlimited, and accessible across campus and in halls.
HallNet - Smart devices and Games Consoles in Halls
This is the wired service in halls of residence. The 'Hallnet' Wi-Fi network is only available for wireless smart devices (Amazon Alexa, Google products etc.) which are not capable of connecting to eduroam and is only available in halls of residence.
Wireless network access for guests
IT Services have launched a new project (Network 2020) to replace and upgrade the campus wired network. The upgraded solution will provide the University with many benefits; improved cyber security, faster user deployments, in addition to enhancing teaching and learning through a more reliable and efficient network capability.
Network 2020 project
IT Services have launched a new project (Network 2020) to replace and upgrade the campus wired network. The upgraded solution will provide the University with many benefits; improved cyber security, faster user deployments, in addition to enhancing teaching and learning through a more reliable and efficient network capability.