Keeping our students, staff and guests connected Show
eduroam wireless networkeduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. eduroam allows students and staff from participating institutions to securely connect to the internet for free on their personal laptops or mobile devices, not only on their own campus but also when visiting other participating institutions providing a 'visited' service. eduroam provides two service types that each institution can support: ‘home’ and ‘visited.
Solent University provides both the home and visited services. Solent students and staff will be able to access the Internet for free on their personal laptops and mobile devices on campus and from any other eduroam-participating institution in the UK and abroad that provides the visited service. When using eduroam you will only have access to University resources that are normally available via the internet. University guests (for example, those attending a conference or an open day) can use eduroam if they are from an eduroam-participating institution in the UK and abroad that offers a home service. Otherwise, accounts will need to be requested for Solent's guest wifi network. eduroam locations
eduroam support
Getting started with eduroamTo access eduroam from your laptop:
Listed below are manual connection instructions for android and iOS devices:
Once the initial set-up has been completed you can travel to any location where eduroam is provided and use it for free on your personal laptop or mobile devices. You won’t need to enter your information again at other locations. Conditions of useUse of eduroam should be consistent with:
In line with Solent’s ICT Usage Policy, ICT performs automated application/content filtering on all access to the internet from its networks. ICT uses third-party categorisation services to block applications and websites which match the following categories:
As with any automated categorisation process, some applications and websites may be incorrectly matched and blocked. Conversely, it is not guaranteed that all applications and web sites that match the criteria defined above will be blocked. SolentNet wireless networkSolentNet uses the latest 802.11ac technology, enabling very high connection speeds and a high level of performance in all areas, including high-density areas where the number of simultaneous device connections is very high. You can access SolentNet from anywhere on the City Campus (East Park Terrace, Sir James Matthews Building and Below Bar) and specific buildings at the Warsash campus. To log in, use your normal University network user name and password. Solent Guest wireless networkThe Solent Guest network is easy to connect to, meaning guests on campus will have a hassle-free experience of connecting their devices by simply registering and logging in. Instructions on signing up to the guest wi-fi can be obtained by contacting the Conference Centre on 023 8201 5757 or email . Any support queries should be directed to the vendor, CableCom, using the details on the sign-up page. Reporting issues with wireless networksIncidents must be submitted via the UNITY self-service website. An incident will then be generated and assigned to the appropriate team. On the front page choose ‘I Have An Issue’ then choose ‘Service catalogue’, 'Network and Infrastructure', 'Wireless Network'. You will then be able to view FAQs and help pages and be able to submit an incident. Notes
Programs and firewalls known to affect wireless connection
What can be used to allow visitor mobile devices to connect to a wireless network and restrict access of those devices to only the Internet?What can be used to allow visitor mobile devices to connect to a wireless network and restrict access of those devices to only the Internet? You should create a separate guest WiFi network on your router with a different SSID or network name to keep guests away from your business network.
What technique is used to control what devices can access the wireless network?Encrypting your wireless data prevents anyone who might be able to access your network from viewing it. There are several encryption protocols available to provide this protection. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and WPA3 encrypt information being transmitted between wireless routers and wireless devices.
What type of device is commonly connected to the Internet ports on a home wireless router?A modem typically connects to a router, which receives internet access from the modem and sends it to other devices on the network. Modems can use Ethernet cable, DSL, fiber or wireless mediums for connectivity.
Which type of networking technology is used to share an internet connection?Wireless LANs use spread spectrum technology to enable communication between multiple devices in a limited area. IEEE 802.11 defines a common flavor of open-standards wireless radio-wave technology known as Wi-Fi.
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