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iPass is a fee-based, remote connection service for members of the MIT community who are traveling outside the Cambridge/Boston area and need to connect to the Internet and to MITnet. iPass operates by consolidating Internet service providers into a single global virtual network. With the iPassConnect client installed on your computer, a modem, and an MIT iPass account, you can be just about anywhere in the world and connect to the Internet by dialing a local telephone number, saving you long-distance toll charges (for example, to MIT's Tether service, or with an MIT calling card). In addition to standard modem dialup, higher-speed wireless and wired broadband iPass connections are available at some airports, hotels, and conference centers worldwide.

Note: iPass is not intended to replace your current dialup or ISP connection from your home; see iPassConnect at MIT: "Best Practices". For more information about local options, see High-Speed Remote Access to MITnet, and Tether Dial-up Internet Access Service.

Register for an iPass account at MIT iPass Account: Signup [certificates required]

Requires a current supported browser with MIT personal certificates.

Get iPassConnect software.