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
Wired Access:
10/100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mbps wired network service is available to all faculty, staff, and residence hall locations. Marshall’s campus-wide network, MUNet, is a fiber‑optic–backed system that connects every campus building, four remote campuses, and School of Medicine facilities, supporting more than 15,000 users and 3,000 workstations.
Internet Backbone:
Marshall University provides internet access through a high‑speed, fully redundant 7 Gb internet connection, ensuring reliability and performance. The University also supports the research and education community with a separate 7 Gb Internet2 connection. MUNet serves as the lifeblood of the University, enabling client/server computing, IP telephony, video services, and academic research.
Wireless Access:
Marshall offers pervasive, campus‑wide Wi‑Fi connectivity for students, faculty, and staff. Wireless services support academic, administrative, and residential needs across all University locations and are a core component of the MUNet environment.
Guest Wireless Access:
Guest and eduroam wireless services are available for non‑university individuals. Students, faculty, and staff may create temporary guest wireless accounts for visitors by following these instructions or by 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.