The Washington University core network provides enterprise services for the faculty, staff, schools and departments of Washington University.

The core network is not only comprised of the network hardware that makes it work, but also includes the services and infrastructure to support the Core. The enterprise core network is comprised of:

• Cisco core routers and switches - Cisco 6500
• Internet connection to commodity Internet
• Internet connection to Internet 2
• DNS/DHCP services provided by QIP appliances
• Wireless network using Meru Wireless
• SPAM filtering and email redirection using IronPort appliances
• Fiber infrastructure that has 108 major fiber paths
• CATV infrastructure that supports cable TV
• Telecommunications rooms that house fiber, cable, network equipment and UPSs