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Details of the wired network in the residences and student connectivity in general
- Can I share my Macbook's wired access connection with wi-fi devices in my room?
- Can I connect my own laptop or PC to the Internet via the campus network?
- What is my IP address or MAC address and how do I find it?
- Can I connect to the network with my games console or smart TV (e.g. Playstation or Xbox) to play games online?
- Can I use peer-to-peer client software on the wired access connection (e.g. BitTorrent, Kazaa, eDonkey, and Gnutella)?
- How can I get support for my phone line/telephone in my campus bedroom?
- I am a new wired access user - how can I get help with setting up my computer to use the service?
- I have a desktop PC - what help can I get with setting it up to use the wired access connection?
- How do I report a problem with the internet connection in my room?
- Where can I buy a CAT5e ethernet cable to use in my campus bedroom to connect to the wired access connection?
- Why does the University provide wired connections in campus bedrooms as well as wireless?
- Why do I have to install a patch before I can use Skype?
- Can I use Skype?
- How can I share my wired access connection with wi-fi devices in my room?
- I am trying to register my laptop to use a wired access, but I only see a blank page, not the registration page.
- I am trying to use the wired access connection, but I cannot get beyond the Registration pages.
- My Mac laptop was connected to the wired network but has now stopped working.
- How can I configure a computer using Linux to connect to the wired access?
- I have a Macbook Air or recent Macbook Pro - how can I connect to the wired access connection?
- What should I do the internet connection in my room has been restricted?
- I am trying to connect to wi-fi / residential network but I keep being asked for Additional Information. What should I do?
- How can I use the wired internet connection if my laptop doesn't have a network socket?
- I have a wireless printer, can I connect it using wi-fi to my computer in my campus bedroom?
- I can't connect to eduroam - what can I do?
Updated on 11 August 2023