Wireless routers
Some rooms in some residences on campus have a hardwired, reliable internet connections. We do not recommend purchasing an additional router. Some low quality wireless routers purchased by students have been known to interfere with the ResNet system and disrupt the service for entire residence floors and buildings. Low quality routers that cause network problems will be reconfigured or removed. All residences have wireless Internet available in the Commonsblock.
Questions? Please contact the IT Service Centre Help Desk for more information.
Port Changes
Studio and one bedroom units in the Thunderbird residences have two ports, one in the living room and one in the bedroom. Originally, only the bedroom ports were wired for ResNet. However, many residents find it more convenient to place their computers in their living rooms and prefer to connect their computer to that port. In this case, the living room port must be connected to the building's hub, which must be performed by Network Services. Consequently, there is a $150 fee for this service.
It is not possible to activate both ports in a unit.
To arrange for a port change, contact the IT Service Centre Accounts.
Please contact the IT Service Centre Help Desk to arrange for a port replacement.