University of Wolverhampton

IT Self Help

 

You can use your own computer or mobile device to connect to the Internet free of charge in all study bedrooms in University Accommodation. All the bedrooms have wired network points, and are also covered by wireless. However, the signal strength varies between rooms, so you may get better results using a wired outlet.

Check out what you need before you try connecting as it will save you time later. The first time you use the network, you will be asked to install some software (Clean Access) which checks that it is safe to join the network. If your computer doesn't meet the University's security requirements, you'll be prompted to install the necessary software or updates before you can use the Internet.

If you need to connect more than one device in your room, don't buy a home router (wireless or otherwise), because it won't work on our network. What you need is an Ethernet switch, such as the Netgear FS605. This will also cost you less (at time of writing less than £20 from Amazon).

To connect to the wired network in the Residences you'll need an Ethernet cable, available from University catering outlets.

Internet Television

The Freewire TV service, which can be used from any wired outlet, provides a number of Freeview channels via the Internet. The service is free, unless you subscribe to the pay channels (similar to those offered by NTL and Sky, though Sky's own channels are not included at present). These are only available at City Campus and Walsall.

The selection of channels available at Compton and Telford is smaller, because of the network requirements, and does not include the pay channels.

Although the service is free, you must have a TV license to use this service legally.

Find out more about how to set up Freewire TV.

Need Help?

Contact the Accommodation Services Networks Advisor on 01902-321268 or email wirelesshelp@wlv.ac.uk to make an appointment.

  • Date: 24th February 2011
  • Last reviewed: 17th November 2011