C-Light

C-Light is Clemson’s new fiber optic backbone that extends between Atlanta and Charlotte, providing Clemson with a physical, direct connection to high-speed, high-capacity research networks such as National Lambda Rail (NLR), Internet2 and others. Clemson was gifted 20-year rights to use the fiber on which the network operates. This makes Clemson the “owner” of the network for a 20-year period.

Faculty and researchers who need to transmit large quantities of data, access resources at national centers and laboratories, and participate in collaborative research. Also, anyone on campus who needs to access Web resources that are connected to national networks will automatically go through C-Light.

See Network Services' Clemson's C-Light Network and the Clemson C-Light FAQ for more information.