EXHIBIT 23.1
 
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                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
  We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated February 9, 1998 (except Note 2, as to which the
date is March 12, 1998), in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related
Prospectus of WAM!NET, Inc. for the registration of $208,530,000 of 13 1/4%
Senior Discount Notes due 2005, Series B.
 
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
 
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 26, 1998