Computing Services

 

 

Getting Connected to ResNET:

ResNET is the University Residential Network supplying Internet connectivity to halls of residence around the City.


Accommodation with ResNET Service:
 

Canterbury Halls:

 Main Canterbury Campus:
  Davidson, Lang,
  Temple, Fynden,
  Thorne  
     
  Parham Road Student Village:
  Colton House, Parham Court,
  Freeman Court, Rigby Court,
  Hamill Terrace, Parham Close (houses No. 4 to 8),
  Sargeants Parade (11-28)  
     
  Pin Hill,
  Lanfranc,  
  College Court
  Holmes Court  
  Vernon Place
     

Broadstairs Halls:

 Northwood Court  
     

NOTE: The following properties at Parham Road Student Village do not have a ResNet service:

  • Albert Mews
  • Sargeants Parade (1-10)
  • Parham Close (Houses No 1 to 3)
  • Amandos Court (1-7)
  • Riverdale House


What you can access with ResNET:

The ResNET service is provided to assist residential students with their studies and will enable access to the following services:

  • University web resources (such as Blackboard, ECDL)
  • University webmail email
  • Your computing account home storage area (N: Drive)
  • Internet Access

The service is inclusive to accommodation rental and is available to all student residents of the above halls - NB: for Lanfranc the service is only available from September to June each academic year and is not available to new connections over the summer vacation period

You can apply for connection once you know your computing account username and room number. Application must be made via a web form (links given below).


How to Connect to ResNET:

To qualify for the service you will need the following:

  • A PC or laptop running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
  • A Mac running v10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
  • An up-to-date Anti Virus Package
  • A system firewall enabled
  • The latest system and browser security updates
  • A standard and enabled network interface card (10/100 Ethernet adapter)
  • A CAT 5 Ethernet cable (included in your welcome pack or from the i-zone)
  • To agree to the ResNET service Terms and Conditions

Connection Process:

  1. Locate the new Ethernet Cable in your welcome pack and connect it between your device and the network socket in your room.
     
  2. Once a network Connection has been established, open your web browser
     
  3. Follow the on screen instructions to register your device for use with ResNET.

Should you experience any problems accessing the registration page, please consult the
getting started guide and configuration settings as appropriate for your specific device and web browser.

You must register from the computer you intend to use in your Halls of Residence and connected to the network port in your room. You will not be able to register from any computer attached to the on-site/campus network.


Useful Links:

Getting Started Guide (printed booklet available from the i-zone)

Terms and Conditions

Anti-Virus Software