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Campus Wireless/Wi-Fi Access information

Find out how to get access to wireless/Wi-Fi network on campus.

Tips for a strong Wi-Fi connection

Text recommending turning wifi off then on again to find strongest wifi signal

The Campus Wi-Fi network has thousands of “access points.” As you move across campus your device falls out of range and begins looking for a new connection. Here are some tips for better connections:

  • Reset at your destination: Turn off/on mobile device Wi-Fi to reconnect to the strongest access point.
  • Outside coverage is limited: IT Services provides Wi-Fi in every building but only in limited outdoor areas.
  • Forget past networks: Reduce problems by “forgetting” old Wi-Fi networks. 
  • Turn off your hot spot: >Personal hotspots use the same frequencies as campus Wi-Fi and can create interference for users.

Help us improve UCSD wireless

Learn more about how to improve wireless in your area.

Need help?

Visit the ITS Service Desk Support Portal.

  • Email: servicedesk@ucsd.edu
  • Phone: (858) 246-4357 or ext. 6-HELP
  • Walk up:
    • Applied Physics & Mathematics (AP&M) building, Room 1313 (map) weekdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Tech Hub @ the Hive, TPCS, Third floor (map) / Weekdays, 8 a.m. – noon, 1 – 4:30 p.m.