Institutional Web Management Workshop 2006:
Quality Matters
Connecting to the Wireless Network

Connecting to the Bath University Wireless Network

This page provides details on accessing the WiFi network at the University of Bath, during the IWMW 2006 event.

Username and Password

Before you attempt to connect to the network you must have a valid BUCS username and password. You will be given these when you register.

Patches

Note that Windows systems are vulnerable to a number of internet worms and viruses, (specifically the RPC port 135 attack) so before connecting to any Bath University network you will need to download and install the latest patches. Essential windows patches are available from the following Bath University Computing Services site.

Bath University Computer Services will deny access to the network for any user that is found not to do so.

Wireless Docking

• Setup your network device to use DHCP to obtain an IP address and DNS domain name automatically.
• The SSID should be picked up automatically, however if your device requires this to be set it is:
  BUCS

This information is also available on the Bath University Computing Services site.

Once you have established a network connection you will need to register your laptop.

Registering your Laptop and Setting Proxies

Once your laptop is connected to the network you will need to register it. If you open up a Web browser you should find that it will automatically take you to a login/registration page
https://resnethost.bath.ac.uk/register/register_wireless.html

To gain access you will need to enter your username and password and follow the on-screen instructions given, including accepting the Terms and Conditions of service. This includes reloading (resetting, rebooting) your device If you are automatically taken to the login/registration page then please follow the on-screen instructions.

If a Registration Page does not appear, hold down Shift and click on the Refresh icon To access Web pages via HTTP on the Internet, you need to use our Web caches. You may use an automatic script to do this: http://www.bath.ac.uk/proxy/proxy.config.

However for some devices you may need to enter our Web proxy cache server settings, they are:
hostname: wwwcache.bath.ac.uk
port: 3128

Library Access

To access machines in the University library, please log on using the username and password provided at your registration.

There will be a manned Technical Support Desk during the conference for any networking questions or problems that you may have. Look for the UKOLN IT Support Crew t-shirts!

Please contact Eddie Young if you have any queries.