Wireless Access

Exeter College provides Wireless access in communal areas throughout Turl Street and Iffley Road; including the Library, Balsdon Room, JCR and MCR.

The College distributes the Eduroam and OWL wireless services. You will need to register for a Remote Access Account to utilise either of the systems and each is set up and operates differently.

Information on the Remote Access Account and how to register are available at the OUCS page detailed below.

Remote Access Account - http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/network/remote/

Eduroam

Eduroam is the principle wireless network in Oxford. It is an international system that allows users to obtain Internet Connectivity within Oxford University departments and Colleges and other participating institutions using the Remote Services Account details. Further information on Eduroam can be found via the following OUCS page

Eduroam - http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/network/wireless/services/eduroam/

Once Eduroam is correctly configured and you are in range of the Eduroam signal you will obtain Internet access. Instructions on configuring Eduroam can be found via the following links.

How to connect to Eduroam - Windows 7 and Vista instructions

How to connect to Eduroam - Mac OSX instructions

How to connect to Eduroam - Other Systems and Devices (OUCS webpage)

OWL

OWL is a wireless service for both University members and Visitors that is provided throughout the Collegiate University.

University members will need to use the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client and their Remote Access Account details to achieve a connection, where as Visitors will need to obtain Visitor Login credentials.

Further information on OWL and the OUCS VPN Service can be found at the following pages including instructions on downloading, installing and using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client.

OWL - http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/network/wireless/services/owl/

OUCS VPN Service - http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/network/vpn/