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 January 2023, 119 campus buildings, or 89% of the structures on campus (academic buildings, student housing, admin buildings, and houses on Hill and Wilson.) have been upgraded. Outdoor access points were installed at ten targeted locations to support faculty, students, and staff in teaching, learning, and collaboration. The remaining 15 buildings include 3 academic buildings plus several houses on Hill and Wilson streets, and 6 administrative buildings.

Building Upgrade Schedule - Winter 2023

• Church - Completed January 18, 2023
• 317 Wilson - Completed January 18, 2023
• Alles - Started January 18, 2023
• Crellin - Planned for February 2023
• Tacit House- Planned for 2023

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.