Internet Overview

The Internet Service provided by the University is not a fully open internet connection as we are part of a wider Joint Academic NETwork (JANET) and subject to the terms and conditions of this connection.

Restrictions (all users)

There are restrictions in place to protect our own network from the ever growing threat of viruses and exploits.

Here is what you should be able to do:

• Browse the World Wide Web
• Use Real Player and Windows Media Player with any sites that use port 80
• Use File Transfer Protocol (ftp)
• Retrieve email from other email providers over pop3 or imap

Protection

We recommend that you install a virus checker such as AVG (free.grisoft.com) and use software like SpyBot (www.safer-networking.org) to help protect your computer from other malware. If using Microsoft Windows you should also enable windows updates (www.windowsupdate.com)

Maintenance

Please note: the internet may be unavailable on Tuesday mornings, between 6am and 10am, as per the normal University and JANET scheduled maintenance periods.