Wireless was first introduced on Carleton campus in summer 2004. The demand for wireless services has increased significantly over the years.
Month and Year |
Unique Devices Connected |
Concurrent Devices Connected |
| November 2013 | 50,022 | 7,588 |
| November 2012 | 45,687 | 5,923 |
| November 2011 | 31,925 | 3,999 |
| November 2010 | 22,992 | 3,019 |
In the past three years, indoor wireless coverage from has increased from 18% to 58%.
The infographic below highlights the history of Wireless at Carleton.
Infographic Transcript:
Title: Wireless at Carleton
2004 – 2005: The Beginnings of Wireless at Carleton
In 2004 access points and major components are tested in Hull, QC by HP. Summer 2004 Carleton tests 2 access points in Robertson Hall. In 2005 there are 50 access points. Campus coverage is less than 1%.
2006 – 2008: Wireless Spreads Slowly to Campus
By the end of 2008 there are 100 access points and 14,000 unique client devices connected per month. Introduced 802.11n. Campus coverage is 9%.
2009: Eduroam comes to Campus
The Eduroam network is deployed. 19,000 unique client devices are connected via the 150 access points per month. Campus coverage is 14%.
2010: Wireless CUNET Login
Wireless CUNET domain login deployed. 24,000 unique client devices are connected via the 200 access points. Campus coverage is 18%.
2011: Access Points Double
There are now 400 access points with coverage in Canal, Lennox and Lanark House. 32, 000 unique client devices are connected a month. Campus coverage is 36%
2012: Half of Campus has Wireless Coverage
There are now 550 access points. 46,000 client devices are connected a month. Campus coverage is 50%.
2013: 50, 000 Unique Devices Connected
There are now 800 access points. 50, 000 unique client devices are connected a month. Campus coverage is 58%