Netz.ac e.V. – Student Network Made In Aachen

We offer an extremely affordable, true high-speed fiber-optic connection (FTTB) to the RWTH Aachen network. Affordable, fair and fast – made by students, for students.

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Why Netz.ac?

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Super Fast

Up to 1000 MBit/s for both download and upload – our fiber-optic connection (FTTB) directly to the RWTH Aachen network makes it possible!

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Unlimited Data

Unlimited data volume with no speed reduction, even with high consumption. Guaranteed!

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Low Price

Only 5 Euro per month (plus 10 Euro one-time registration fee; incl. VAT).

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RWTH Network

Direct connection to the RWTH Aachen University network. No VPN necessary!

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Fair Conditions

No minimum contract terms or notice periods. Run entirely by volunteers – by students, for students. Made with ❤ in Aachen.

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Supported Dorms

Available at KaWo1, KaWo3, Kullenhof, and Bärenstraße 19.

Get Involved!

We are always looking for new people with whom we can mutually maintain and expand the network. Come drop by our office hours!

  • Completely volunteer-based
  • Shape your own network
  • Gain technical experience
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further questions, just contact us.

How is Netz.ac e.V. financed?
Netz.ac e.V. is financed largely through the contributions of its users – every user pays a monthly fee. All helpers work entirely on a volunteer basis and receive no remuneration or expense allowance. In addition, Netz.ac e.V. accepts donations in kind and in money. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring, please contact us. Please note: donations are not tax-deductible.
What happens when I move out?
Please inform us of your departure as soon as possible using the corresponding function in the Self-Service portal, and we will promptly transfer any remaining credit to a bank account of your choice.
Is there WiFi in the entire dorm?
Our WiFi networks “netz.ac” and “kaworoam” are available in the dorms. You can use them directly after completing your registration. In addition, we provide a LAN port in every room wherever possible.
How can I contribute?
We are always looking for motivated volunteers to help us run the network. Just join us in one of our office hours and we will find a place for you. Find out more on our Get Involved page.
Where and when do the office hours take place?
The upcoming office hours can be viewed at officehours.netz.ac. You can also reach us at any time via the contact form.
My network no longer works! What can I do?
Please check your network status independently in our Self-Service portal. If this does not solve your problem, please contact us. We will try to get to the bottom of the problem as soon as possible.
Can I connect to the WiFi with my device?
In principle, any number of devices can be used in our WiFi. We use the WPA2 EAP (or WPA2 Enterprise) standard for our WiFi. Unfortunately, this is not supported by all end devices. If one of your devices is affected, please contact us. Together we will look for a solution to the problem.
The WiFi reception in my room is not good. What can I do?
The dormitory is large and unfortunately we are not able to achieve perfect coverage with WiFi everywhere. We are constantly trying to improve the coverage and quality of our WiFi. If you have any suggestions regarding the WiFi or would like to help us expand the WiFi infrastructure, please contact us – we are thankful for every bit of help! Please note: the use of your own WiFi router in our network is unfortunately not possible!

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