RWTH-devices is one of 4 Wi-Fi networks at RWTH Aachen University.

Devices that do not support enterprise authentication (802.1X) can be connected to RWTH-devices.

This includes, for example, measuring devices, sensors and displays.

Who can use RWTH-devices?

Employees can connect their devices to RWTH-devices.

How do I access RWTH-devices?

There are 2 ways to connect a device:

1. With an RWTH-wide network:
   • The institute's network contact person registers the device.
   • The IT Center authorizes the device.
   • The user connects the device to the network.
2. With the institute's RWTH-devices network:
   • The institute's network contact person requests the network.
   • The institute's network contact person registers the device. It is automatically authorized.
   • The user connects the device to the network.

Technical Specifications

• Authentication takes place via individual PSK (Pre Shared Key).
• Access to IP-restricted resources can be granted by adjusting the firewall.
• In the RWTH-devices network, end devices receive
  • native IPv6 addresses (public)
  • private IPv4 addresses (RFC1918). These are translated for communication on the Internet using NAT (Network Address Translation).