Wired Connections
Dartmouth provides a wired Ethernet network following the TCP/IP model. IPv4 is available by default. IPv6 is available upon request for academic purposes at this time. Older technologies such as AppleTalk or IPX/SPX are no longer supported.
Devices must support, at a minimum, 100Base-TX (100mbps), Full Duplex. 1000Base-T (Gigabit) is recommended.
Devices that only support 10Base-T (10mbps) or Half Duplex may no longer function on the network. Support for these devices will not be provided.
Devices should be configured to auto-negotiate speed whenever possible.
1 Gigabit (1000Base-T) Ethernet is available in most locations on campus. 2.5/5/10 Gigabit, mGig or nBase-T (2500/5000/10000BASE-T) and 10 Gigabit (10000Base-T) is available for academic purposes upon request.
Wireless Connections
Dartmouth provides a Wi-Fi network utilizing the 802.11 standard. Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies are in use in all locations on campus. 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) is available in all locations served on campus. 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) are available in many locations on campus. Some locations on campus also support Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz service. More locations will support Wi-Fi 6E as ITC continues to upgrade equipment.
In order to connect to the Wi-Fi network, devices must support, at a minimum, 802.11n 2.4GHz (Wi-Fi 4). Devices supporting only older technologies, such as 802.11a/b/g, are incompatible with the Dartmouth network and may be unable to connect. ITC will not be able to provide support for devices that do not use 802.11n at a minimum.
Devices and drivers must support, or be compatible with, 802.11k/v/r and 802.11ax beacons. Incompatible drivers may prevent a device from working properly on the Wi-Fi network.
5GHz or Dual Band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) is recommended.
2x2 MIMO, 2 Spatial Streams (2x2:2) is the recommended minimum. Up to 4x4 MIMO, 4 Spatial Streams (4x4:4) is supported in some areas of campus.
For devices purchased internationally, the 802.11d Country Code must be set to US upon arrival on the Dartmouth campus. (Many devices do this automatically.)
Connection to eduroam requires that the device support at minimum WPA2-Enterprise security with the ability to use EAP-TLS. WPA3-Enterprise security is preferred and recommended. A valid Dartmouth JoinNow Certificate (or if visiting the Dartmouth campus, a credential from another eduroam member institution) is required to authenticate the device to eduroam.
ITC does not provide or support Cellular Phone service.