Rovernet is one of two Wireless Network Services offered through Michigan Technological University's Telecommunications (Telcom) department. This service is offered "free of charge" to students, staff, faculty, and guests.
Rovernet is an "Open" wireless network that uses the "MTU" SSID. To use Rovernet, you must:
Be within the "MichiganTech" and/or "MTU" SSID wireless coverage areas.
Be a current Michigan Tech student, faculty, or staff member;
or be a guest who is sponsored by an authorized Michigan Tech Guest Registrar.
Have a valid ISO User Name and Password.
Have your device configured to see the "MTU" wireless network.
Login to the captive portal to gain access to the Rovernet wireless network.
Terms and Conditions:
The Rovernet network may be subject to monitoring.
Traffic on this network should not be considered secure.
Use of strong encryption is highly encouraged. MTU can not be
responsible for unauthorized interception of data on this
network. No critical data should ever be sent without the
use of IPsec, SSL, or SSH encryption.
RoverNet is a best-effort, as-is, network service offering
supported by various campus departments. Interference from
microwave ovens, video cameras, video games, cordless phones,
and other consumer devices are quite common and will diminish
network performance. Please feel free to report problems to
your system administrator so we can investigate problem areas.
You may logout of the RoverNet at any time by going to:
http://rovernet.tc.mtu.edu/logout
