Help needed for internet access in student apartment

Flashpoint · 08-09-2010 12:36pm #1

Hi guys i just moved into my student apartment, i have moblie broadband but its crap here bad signal. there is unlimited internet access in the apartment. what do i need to connect to it, cables etc?

bhickey · 08-09-2010 12:39pm

Hard to see from here

It could be wireless or cabled - you should really ask whoever's in charge there or ask any other student that's already using the service.

Flashpoint · 08-09-2010 1:07pm

Its wired, socket on the wall. something about a username and password needed

bhickey · 08-09-2010 1:20pm

Flashpoint wrote: »

Its wired, socket on the wall. something about a username and password needed

Okay then, it's likely that it's a hotspot of some sort and you'll have to register somewhere before you can get access - fair enough I suppose. There's probably a link on the page as to how to register?

Flashpoint · 08-09-2010 1:48pm

Its also asking me for a service name, how do i get this?

bhickey · 08-09-2010 1:51pm

Flashpoint wrote: »

Its also asking me for a service name, how do i get this?

It all depends on who is offering the Internet service in the apartments. Is there noone there that you can ask about it? Is there nothing on the page that would suggest how to work it, no contact details, anything at all?

Flashpoint · 08-09-2010 2:07pm

well the internet is from corus thats about all i know, a i'm sure i'll find a way to fix it

RolandIRL · 08-09-2010 3:55pm

go to the office on the accommodation. they should give you a username and password you can use. to connect to it via the socket, you'll need an ethernet cable. they're easily available in most computer stores so just go in and ask for one.

Flashpoint · 08-09-2010 5:30pm

i checked the cable, it wasn't making a connection. got a new cable didn't need any that stuff, thanks for the help guys

Help needed for internet access in student apartment

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