Connecting your computer to the University network
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Advance information for students bringing a laptop or PC to campus
You can connect your computer to the Internet through the Campus Network, which is part of the Joint Academic Network (JANET).
- To access the campus network (and other University
computer facilities) you need to have completed
your registration:
see Registration and Login Name.
- You'll also need to configure your computer and set up a VPN – visit the Connect website.)
- Finally, you need to be aware of the relationship between the University's
campus network and the Internet: see the page Campus
Network.
But don't forget ...
You don't actually need your own computer! There are well over a thousand PCs,
in almost 40 computer clusters around campus, you may use any of these PCs if they are not in use for teaching. All are equipped with
academic and Internet software, and connected to the same fast campus network.