The KanREN Advantage

KanREN is a 501(c)(3), non-profit consortium founded by its members in 1992. Everything we do is shaped by the needs of our member institutions—not driven by profits or stock price. Through collaborative governance, we work together to advance secure, high-speed connectivity across Kansas.

Thanks to our Core Router and Backbone Upgrade, KanREN now delivers up to 400 Gbps speeds for our backbone-connected members. As part of Internet2 and the Great Plains Network, we provide unmatched connectivity—secure, reliable, and built for research and education.

Security comes standard. We offer umbrella security services, including automated DDoS protection, vulnerability scanning, and expert guidance—plus IPv4/IPv6 support and unmetered access—all included for members.

Our Kansas-based team provides 24/7 monitoring and personalized support. You’ll talk to people who know your world—K-12 schools, colleges, libraries, hospitals, and more. We’re here, even when the issue isn’t ours.

Members enjoy discounted access to services like Zoom, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, and more. Through Internet2, you also get perks like reduced AWS, Azure, GCE, or OCI egress fees and secure Wi-Fi on the go with eduroam. It’s the power of group buying—working for you.

We align our billing with your budget cycles and help you take advantage of available state and federal funding programs.