Marshall University campus network, MUNet, provides extremely fast Internet service at rates over 100 times the speed of a 56K modem connection. Computers must be equipped with an Ethernet card in order to connect to the network and to use this service.
Connectivity at Marshall
Marshall is community-focused, traditionally servicing the people of West Virginia and the nation. The University’s campus-wide network, MUNet, is a collection of interdepartmental and inter-building Ethernet networks tied together by a fiber-optic backbone. MUNet is continually evolving and has become the lifeblood of the University. MUNet provides a common medium that supports a client/server environment, WiFi, IP telephony, and video services to more than 15,000 campus users at 3,000 workstations. MUNet services every campus building, four remote campuses, and School of Medicine facilities.
- Wired Access: 10/100/1000 Mbps service available in all faculty, staff, and residence hall locations.
- Internet Backbone: MUNet connects to the Internet through multiple providers at speeds up to 3 Gbps and to Internet2 via a 7 Gbps link.
- Wireless Access: Campus-wide Wi-Fi for students, faculty, and staff, with temporary guest accounts available for visitors.
- Guest Wireless Access: Students, faculty, and staff can create temporary guest wireless accounts for non-university individuals by following these instructions or visiting sponsor.marshall.edu.
WiFi
Learn how to connect to Marshall University’s secure Wi-Fi networks, set up guest access, and troubleshoot connectivity issues. Explore options like MU WiFi, MU_HRL, and eduroam for campus and residence hall use.
Firewall
A firewall acts as a critical security system, preventing unauthorized access to computers and network resources. It uses predefined rules to filter incoming and outgoing data, allowing or denying requests based on security policies. Marshall University employs enterprise-grade firewalls to monitor and control network traffic, ensuring the protection of university systems, sensitive data, and users against cyber threats.
If you are responsible for a computer on the Universities network that provides Internet services like a web server, FTP server, or file server to an off-campus computer, please let us know so we can configure the firewall to accommodate these services.
To request a change, please contact the IT Service Desk and have the following information available about the static mapping request; the name of the system that needs an exception set, the IP address, and any specific ports you need open for this system. We would also ask that you remember to let us know when you no longer need this exception implemented so we can disable it accordingly.
Yes! If you are using the virtual private network (VPN) service, you can access University systems from off-campus without the need for firewall exceptions. VPN is the preferred solution for remote access. For additional help, contact the IT Service Desk by phone at 304-696-3200.
Telecommunication Services
Marshall’s PBX system is designed to serve the entire university and offers flexible customization for departmental needs. Offices are equipped with state-of-the-art phones that support direct dialing, eliminating the need for an operator and saving time. The system enables five-digit dialing across all campuses, including Huntington, South Charleston, the Mid-Ohio Valley Center, and Marshall Health facilities.
For telephone installation or move requests, please contact the MUIT Service Desk.