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Queries about connecting personally-owned computers to the campus network using the wireless network
- Is it possible for me to install Palm Desktop Software on a IT Services PC so that I can synchronise the PC with my Palm PDA?
- What is my IP address or MAC address and how do I find it?
- How can I register my laptop to use the wireless service / roaming network?
- I'm having problems with Windows Update when connected to the roaming network. It starts scanning for updates and then gives an error: [Error number: 0x80244018] Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot display the requested page. I am running Windows XP.
- I sometimes get emails addressed to the roaming-announce mailing list. I don't want to receive these. Can I be removed from the list?
- What is Skype?
- I am using a Macintosh on the university network, and MSN Messenger won't allow me to connect.
- How do I remove Dell Network Assistant from my computer?
- What is 802.1x?
- What is RADIUS ?
- I'm using Windows Vista and have lost my network status icon. Went to Properties but the "network" box is greyed out, (as is the "volume" box). How do I get it back?
- My Windows Zero Configuration Service keeps stopping randomly and I lose the Authentication tab. I am running Windows XP and have (or did have) a BT HomeHub or Thomson/Alcatel Speedtouch 780
- I have a Vista laptop and I am unable to connect to the wireless network (eduroam).
- How do I use XpressConnect to configure my laptop to use the campus networks?
- I am trying to connect to the wireless or residential network but I keep being asked for Additional Information. What should I do?
- I have a Mac and am using a wired access connection or eduroam - how can I stop other Mac users on the network seeing my files?
- How can I check which wireless network I am using?
- Why won't my Mac re-connect after sleep?
- How can I resolve problems connecting to eduroam with my Mac?
- How can I check the speed of my connection to the internet from my computer?
- What should I do if XpressConnect fails to connect with the error 'IP address was not acquired within the allotted time'?
- Can I connect my Blackberry, or other type of smart phone, to the wireless eduroam network?
- Can I connect to eduroam using a Chromebook or Chromium OS?
- How can I resolve the duplicate certificate problem when trying to connect to a wired access connection or eduroam?
- I have a wireless printer, can I connect it using wi-fi to my computer in my campus bedroom?
Updated on 17 June 2013