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Connecting to the internet in halls of residence

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-Fi

You 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...

Wi-Fi for guests

For visitors to the University there are two Wi-Fi networks:

UoC-Guest

Glide

If 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...

Using a University Windows Laptop off campus

Before leaving the campus

Before 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 laptop

Wi-Fi guide for Windows devices

Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network on Windows

Left-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...

Wi-Fi guide for Apple Macs

Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network on a Mac

Click 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...

Wi-Fi guide for iPhone / iPad devices (iOS)

Connecting to our eduroam Wi-Fi network

Tap 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...