Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

Off-Campus Connectivity

Dial-In

If you will be dialing in, see Dial-In Instructions.

Canopy Service (Wireless)

  • Departmental approval is required. Fill out a work order and submit it online.
  • For current rates, see the ITS rates page.
  • The building must be within 2 miles of the Holmes Student Center and within the line of sight of the Student Center.
  • Permission of the owner of the building to install subscriber modules is required.

DSL Service

  • Departmental approval is required. Fill out a work order and submit it online.
  • For current rates, see the ITS rates page.
  • Your combined location must be within 18,000 feet from the nearest Verizon Central Office and the NIU Central Office.