The Wireless Network Service allows users the freedom to use mobile (laptop or handheld) devices to connect to the University network and the Internet without needing a fixed or wired connection.

The wireless network is available to staff, students, academic visitors and conference guests at the University. It offers fast, reliable connections at speeds of up to 300Mbps.

Standard requests

• Requests for new Wireless locations or service expansion are submitted via the Service Desk.
• Request for Consultancy.
•  Request Visitor Accounts for Wireless Access.
  

Charges

University staff and students are not charged for using this service. Requests for service expansion must be submitted by a permanent member of staff who is an authorised budget holder as there is a charge of around £1000 per Access Point. This cost is to cover the hardware unit, licensing and all cabling work required for new installs.

Availability

The Wireless network is designed to be available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Occasionally the service may be withdrawn from some areas for planned maintenance. These times will be advertised in advance on the ITS homepage. Support for the service is available during standard ITS support hours.

Access to this service is subject to the University’s Information Security Policy and the JANET acceptable use policy.