Hornet does not provide wireless networks in halls of residence. Students are prohibited from setting up their own wireless access points in hall.

In some communal areas in University of Manchester halls of residence there are University access points for wireless. These will always show up as “University” when your computer scans for local wifi. You can use these to connect to the Internet.

Wireless Networks and Halls of Residence

At present blanket University wireless coverage does not extend to the Halls. The operation of user Wireless networks in halls is prohibited and an explanation for this can be found here.

It is the strict policy of the University of Manchester that wireless networking infrastructure devices may not be deployed by students in their Halls of Residence, whether as standalone systems or connected to the campus network via a live Ethernet point.

“Residents in halls are prohibited from setting up or operating wireless networks or access points of their own. Residents found to be in breach of this part of the terms and conditions of Hornet will be disconnected”.

The penalty for the unauthorised deployment for wireless equipment begins at 56 days disconnection and a £100 reconnection fee, and in aggravated cases may result in the Halls taking disciplinary action against residents which may prevent them from returning to Halls in future.

Wireless Elsewhere on the University Campus

Areas of the University of Manchester campus outside halls is WiFi compliant. Use of the wireless network is available free of charge to all members of The University of Manchester and visitors who are connected with academia in some way (for example, people from other FE, HE or academic-related research institutes). Find out more:

http://www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/roaming/