Getting Connected
ITS provides several ways to access the USC Network:
- USCNet
- USCNet, USC's high-speed network, provides users with connectivity in academic and office buildings. Only faculty and staff may register computers for use with USCNet.
- ResNet
- ResNet, USC's residential network, provides users with network connectivity in residence halls, Leavey Library and some academic buildings.
- USC's Wireless Network
- Access to USC's wireless network is free and open to all. You can gain wireless access to the USC Network from most outdoor common areas, libraries, auditoriums, on-campus eateries and the University Village Food Court.
- Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
- VPN, also called IP tunneling, is a secure method of accessing USC computer resources. While connected to the Internet, it allows you to connect to USC and get a USC IP address using your USC username and password.
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- DSL service is a high-speed alternative for faculty and staff to access the USC Network from home.
- Dialup Modems (PPP)
- Internet access up to 56 kbps for users who do not have a USC Network jack in their homes, offices or residence halls.



