Technology & Systems Development

PittNet Has Evolved. Have You Updated Your Wireless PittNet Settings?

CSSD is pleased to announce that we have enhanced our Wireless PittNet service. The enhancements allow us to provide an even more robust and secure service while also adding an exciting new feature called eduroam that extends your wireless access internationally.

If you haven't already, you will need to update your Wireless PittNet settings. You will also need to update your computer if you connect your computer to a wired network port in a residence hall or public area (like a classroom or conference room) on the Pittsburgh, Greensburg, or Titusville campuses.

Take These Steps if You Are Having Trouble Connecting


Wireless PittNet

If you use Wireless PittNet with a computer on any campus, complete these one-time steps. Users of mobile phones and tablets do not need to take any action:

  1. Connect your computer to a new wireless network called SETUP-PITT-WIFI.
  2. Open a Web browser.
  3. Run the automated network configuration tool that displays. This will update your computer.

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Residence Hall Students

If you connect to a wired network port in a residence hall on the Pittsburgh, Greensburg, or Titusville campus, complete these one-time steps:

  1. Connect your computer to the wall port.
  2. Open a Web browser.
  3. Run the automated network configuration tool that displays. This will update your computer.
    Note: If you are not connected after running the automated tool, restart your computer.

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Network Ports in Classrooms or Public Locations

If you connect to a wired network port in a classroom, conference room, or other public area on the Pittsburgh, Greensburg, or Titusville campus, complete these one-time steps before using the port:

  1. Log in to My Pitt (my.pitt.edu).
  2. Click My Resources and select Software Downloads.
  3. Click Software Download Service Login in the right-hand column.
  4. Under Featured Software, click Public Network Configuration Wizard for your operating system.
  5. Click Download All Files.
  6. Open the file and run the automated network configuration tool. This will update your computer.

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If you are not able to use the automated network configuration tool...

If you are not able to use the automated network configuration tool, you can connect your computer manually using the instructions below:

A Note About Your Password

If you have difficulty connecting to Wireless PittNet or a wired network port after changing your University Computing Account password, run the automated network configuration wizard again to resolve the problem.

Get Help

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP [4357] or submit a request online.

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