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PennNet

Overview

PennNet is the University’s enterprise data network permitting wired and wireless network access for faculty, staff and students in all campus buildings and residence halls. PennNet provides connectivity to all university services and applications and it allows remote access to sites on the Internet and Internet2. It also manages the University's Border Firewall and the University Client VPN.

The PennNet service also offers advanced network solutions for research groups and others at Penn who require high performance networking. ISC will work with clients to gather requirements, develop design options, provide cost estimates, and implement approved designs. To set up an initial consultation, please contact ISC Client Care.

Benefits

  • Provides network and Internet services to support the critical university business applications and research/collaboration
  • High speed networking to on and off campus sites
  • Enables other IT strategies such as cloud services and transport of big data
  • Robust core network supports many other highly available network applications and services in ISC and school/center networks
  • Advanced network solutions provide custom networks above and beyond standard network services that are scalable to a client's availability, security, bandwidth, and budget requirements and are easily supported and integrated with other University systems

Who Can Benefit from This Service

All University affiliates and guests

Additional Information and Resources

  • Building Code List
  • MAGPI (Penn's Internet2 GigaPOP)
  • Network Names & Numbers Resources
  • Ordering Overview
  • PennNet Router Core Diagram
  • PennNet Service Resources
  • PennNet Reportal (Subscription required; contact ISC Client Care for access)
  • University Border Firewall FAQ
  • University Border Firewall FAQ for LSPs
  • University Client VPN overview
  • University Client VPN Troubleshooting Guide

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