WAN Backbone (MaineREN)

Connects together LANs and campus-area networks to each other and Internet Service

How to Access

For more information, contact help@maine.edu

Available To

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students
• Community / Public
• Alumni
• Retirees

Access to UMS Services is based upon the UMS Account Life Cycle Policy.

Where Available

• System-wide - Any Campus
• K-12
• Public Libraries
• Research Institutions
• Government

Charges for Service

• There may be charges for departments or individuals to use this service. 
  • Tier I: non-UMS & MSLN: membership fee and cost (circuit, hardware, materials) to connect to MaineREN POP
  • Tier II: Tier 1 + access to Internet2
  • UMS: In bundle
  • MSLN: contract