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AirPennNet-Device Wireless Network – Upgrade Coming Soon!

Update: August 30, 2017: AirPennNet-Device is now deployed across Penn's campus! Follow the instructions below to register your device(s) on AirPennNet-Device:
https://www.isc.upenn.edu/how-to/using-wireless-penn#For-devices
 

We are writing to inform you that changes are coming to the AirPennNet-Device wireless network.  This is targeted for campus-wide release on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 and will replace Penn’s current AirPennNet-Device wireless network.  AirPennNet-Device is a wireless network that is intended for devices such as Amazon Echo, Kindles, gaming consoles, door locks, temperature monitors and more.  AirPennNet-Device is currently only in residence halls.

Benefits

  • Replace aging infrastructure
  • Streamline Onboarding Process
  • Simplify Wireless Internet of Things model
  • Campus-wide Deployment

Timeline

  • August 7, 2017             Early Release in Residence Halls
  • August 15, 2017           Campus-wide deployment

Overview of Changes

  • New Web Portal for Device Registration
  • Access to the registration portal will require pennkey authorization
  • Self-register up to 5 devices
  • Delegated administration of devices by School/Center
  • New wireless network with enhanced security and simple configuration
  • PSK Encryption
  • Private IP address routable within PennNet
  • Internet Access via NAT
  • Eliminate Wireless IoT certificates
  • Device enforcement

For more Information

Please join us for an Information Session on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM in 3401 Walnut, A Wing, Room 337A.  Please RSVP for this Information Session by contacting Stacey Torres stacc@upenn.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact Client Care by emailing help@isc.upenn.edu or calling (215) 898-1000.

- The AirPennNet-Device Project Team