INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Every student staying in College-provided accommodation may apply for a connection to the College’s network. A connection to our network will enable you to access the Internet as well as a range of university resources, directly from your room.

Students of the College are prohibited from installing webcams or network hubs/routes (wireless) in their College rooms. Each student is responsible for the ethernet connection in his/her College room. If any message or data is sent or downloaded from/to a PC in his/her absence or presence the student will be held responsible.

The College views any breach of these rules seriously. In addition to any penalty imposed by the University or an outside body, the College will treat any breach of these rules as a disciplinary matter. At the very least, and in addition to any other penalty, the student concerned may expect to have his/her access to College's IT facilities severely restricted or withdrawn.

1. A network-ready computer
2. An Ethernet cable (available from the Computer Office)*
3. Up-to-date anti-virus software (please see us if you require this and we will provide you with a DVD, which you have to return back to us.)
4. The latest updates and patches for Windows
5. The Network charging Policy Click here

Students wishing to apply for a connection should follow the steps as outlined below:

1. Ensure your computer is configured to automatically obtain an IP address

For Windows 2000/XP users:

• Select Start > Settings > Network Connections
• Double-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click the Properties      button
• Click to highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click the Properties    button
• Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically
• Click OK and then once more

For Windows Vista / Windows 7 users:

•    Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Centre > Manage network connections
•    Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties
•    Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click on the  Properties button
•    Make sure Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) is deselected.
•    Ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected
•    Click OK and then OK again.

2. Physically connect your computer to the network socket in the wall using an Ethernet cable

3. Open Internet Explorer (or any other browser) and wait until you are automatically taken to the Corpus Registration Page

Enter either your PWF or Raven username and password and follow the instructions that follow.

_{* The College will provide all new students with an ethernet cable.  The cable is then the students responsibility for the duration of their course.  Any replacements provided by the college for lost or damaged cables will be charged to the students account.}