Connecting to the network
Connecting to the University network
Anyone using the University's network must hold a valid computer username and password, and must be using a computer that is registered on the network.
- see also Devices permitted to attach to the network (PDF, 49 KB)
- see also Remote access for important information about current requirements.
The following connection methods give you direct access to the University network:
- main University network via a network socket in a University office
- Residence Network (ResNet)
- open access computer rooms
- University's wireless access points
You can get indirect access the University network, when connected to the Internet using an external Internet Service Provider (ISP): to connect indirectly to our network from an external ISP or another network elsewhere you must first configure a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Indirect access may be made either via:
- an external dial-up service
- a broadband service
Note that IT Services' user support for home broadband connections is limited.
or from another network, using:
- an ethernet connection elsewhere
- a wireless connection elsewhere
BT Wi-fi
BT wifi is a public wi-fi service. The University of St Andrews has entered into a partnership with BT to deliver the BT wifi service throughout the campus. BT can be used by visitors to the campus who cannot use the Eduroam service as they do not have logon credentials to do so.
See the BT Wi-fi page for more information
