Wi-Fi coverage at RWTH Aachen University is realized via Wi-Fi access points. Via the access points, all authorized users can connect to the RWTH's Wi-Fi network with their Wi-Fi-capable end devices, e.g. smartphones, tablets or laptops. Users must configure their devices accordingly before connecting.

The IT Center offers four Wi-Fi networks (SSIDs) that can be used by different groups of people for different purposes.

eduroam is a Wi-Fi network for students and staff of RWTH Aachen University and the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen (UKA).
It is available in RWTH and UKA buildings.

RWTH-guestsis a Wi-Fi network for short-term guests at the RWTH.
It is available in RWTH buildings.

RWTH-institutesis a Wi-Fi network for faculties and institutes of RWTH
Employees of an institute can gain access to that institute's network.

RWTH-devicesis a Wi-Fi network for faculties and institutes of RWTH.
This network can be used to connect devices (e.g. sensors or displays) to the Wi-Fi.