The U-M Net Hotspot service provides a robust ITS-managed router, which offers end users:
- A connection to the internet and specific campus network resources in locations where U-M Net is not available
- Wired, powered network ports for client devices
- Wi-Fi hotspot that supports many more clients than a cellular MiFi
- Site-to-site VPN tunnel between the router and U-M Net (IA and ITS Infrastructure approval required)
Benefits
- More Reliable Off-Campus Connectivity: Utilizes both local broadband and cellular services. Performance depends on the available service(s) at the desired usage location.
- Service Redundancy: If the primary broadband service fails, the cellular service automatically and quickly takes over. Two cellular providers may be used, but failover between those requires minutes of downtime.
- Secure Access to U-M Net: Securely route traffic through an encrypted VPN tunnel to campus directly from the U-M Net Hotspot router for specific uses.
- Integrated 5G & LTE Connectivity: Provides high-speed broadband anywhere coverage is available using the best carrier at the desired location (ITS selects and provides the cellular service).
- ITS managed/monitored: ITS handles the service deployment and management, including the initial setup.
Ordering information & Rates
If you are interested in the U-M Net Hotspot service, please reach out to an ITS Infrastructure project manager. You can view the current rates on this page.