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Computer Science Network Resources

The CSL maintains the department network which is used by all Instructional, Reserach, and Computer Science Infrastructure hosts.

Network Architecture

The department network architecture is not publically posted. The internal network consists primarily of Cisco switches with Gigabit Ethernet trunks between swtiches. Our external links connect to campus via 10G ethernet. If you have questions about the network architecture related to your research, mail lab@cs.wisc.edu requesting the information.

Multicast Support

Multicast is enabled on our instructional and office networks. The Computer Science networks run PIM-SM, with a Rendevous point on the DOIT campus network. All questions regarding multicast including requests for dedicated group addresses should be directed to lab@cs.wisc.edu. You can also find information in the IPMulticastHowTo.

Unsupported Network

The CSL maintains a restricted network for hosts not supported by the CS department, you can find more information at UnsupportedNetworkFAQs.

Authenticated Network

The CSL maintains a network, which provided resources only after being authenticated to a central server. You can find more information at WirelessLaptopNetworkHowTo.

Additional Questions

Any questions can be directed to lab@cs.wisc.edu.