Glide provide Wi-Fi and a wired internet connect to all halls of residence, which includes services such as Xbox and PlayStation gaming etc.
Glide Wi-FiYou will need to create a Glide account before you can use Wi-Fi in halls of residence.
Note: eduroam Wi-Fi can also be used in halls...
For visitors to the University there are two Wi-Fi networks:
UoC-GuestGlideIf you are staying in halls of residence, in order to have the best Wi-Fi experience, you should sign up and connect to both UoC-Guest and Glide. Most devices will automatically connect to the...
Before leaving the campusBefore you leave either University campus with a University laptop you MUST ensure you have signed into the laptop once. This is to ensure that your profile is loaded onto the laptop so you can be authenticated whilst off-campus.
Signing in to the laptopSign in to...
Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network on WindowsLeft-click the network icon in the system tray. This is next to the time/date in bottom right corner and may look like a dot with a curved lines
or a compter screen with a cable
From the list of...
Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network on a MacClick on the Wi-Fi status icon in the top menu bar
Check Wi-Fi is turned on, then select eduroam
Insert your university email address and network password
selecting Remember this network and...
Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi networkTap Settings on your iPhone/iPad
Choose Wi-Fi
Make sure Wi-Fi is on, then select the eduroam network
Enter your University email address and password, then tap Join...
Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi networkFrom home screen select the' Programs/Apps' icon, then choose 'Settings'Make sure the Wi-Fi switch is 'On' then tap 'Wi-Fi'Choose the 'eduroam' networkSet the following authentication information:
EAP method: PEAP
Phase...
eduroam Wi-Fieduroam is our main wireless network:
Wi-Fi network name: eduroam
Username: your full email address
for example: student: kweb1@stu.chi.ac.uk
or staff: b.reynolds@chi.ac.ukPassword: University passwordFor...
Globalsign Certificate
GlobalSignCA.crt
GlobalSignCA.crt
OverviewSome older devices may not connect to Wi-Fi until you have installed the Global Sign certificate.
You can download the Global Sign certificate from the link at the top of this page (...