General Information on RWTH-devices (Wi-Fi)

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 items such as measuring devices, sensors, and displays.
RWTH-devices authorized user
Employees can connect their devices to RWTH-devices.
RWTH-devices quick start guide
There are 2 ways to connect a device:
- 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.
- 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.
- Theuser 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).

