Harvard University Wireless

Learning at Harvard: Anywhere, Anytime.

Wireless Ethernet LAN Service is now available to the Harvard Community in a number of locations throughout Cambridge and Boston, bringing mobility to the workplace and academic life of students, faculty and administrators.

The Harvard Wireless LAN service utilizes the IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN standard and may be accessed by any mobile computing device equipped with a wireless LAN adapter that states its compatibility with the IEEE WiFi Ethernet standard.

Use of the network requires authentication utilizing Harvard University ID and PIN number or via a local school authentication server.

For more information on the University-wide Wireless LAN initiative, visit the CAIT Site or the school/department wireless web sites located on this page.

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Harvard Wireless Statistics

- There are 6562 Harvard
   undergraduates

- 100% own computers

- 87% own laptops with wireless
   access

- Harvard provides 27 public access
   computers per 100 students

- There are 2448 wireless access
   points now in service

- Approximately 1200 more AP's
    will be added in FY06

- 65% of all school buildings have
   some wireless access

- 77.8% of the school areas have
   wireless coverage

- Usage is highest in dining halls,
   libraries and study areas

(Statistics current as of 070505)

The Harvard Wireless Web Site is under going an update. Information on the site is in transition and may not be complete at this time. Thank you for your patience.