Computer AccessGeneral InformationOn campus you can connect to the internet or read your email from one of many student computer laboratories, or by connecting to the UOW wireless network. Most faculties have their own student computer laboratories and you will also have access to the Central Student Computer Laboratories and also computer rooms in the Library where you can access email and the Internet. The University’s catered halls of residence also have computer rooms available. Internet resources are divided into two categories – “on-net” and “off-net”: “On-net” includes all sites contained on the UOW website, such as Library-subscribed electronic databases and other resources, ‘mirror’ sites and local portals. There is no quota restriction on the use of “on-net” sites. “Off-net” includes all sites not classified as “on-net”. Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students are assigned a quota to access “off-net” sites, currently 400Mb per session. Postgraduate research students do not have any quota on “off-net” usage. As the University provides assistance in minimising “off-net” usage by providing considerable academic resources “on-net”, the “off-net” quota (for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students) should be sufficient to meet the educational needs of most students; however, students who use their quota in a given session may apply to their Dean of Faculty for a quota increase which may be granted if it is determined that an increase is necessary for educational purposes. While there is no “off-net” quota for postgraduate research students, usage is tracked and may be restricted where usage is deemed inappropriate. Visit www.uow.edu.au/its/ for detailed information about IT facilities and services on campus The Student Central Computer LaboratoriesThe Central Student Computer Laboratories (Level 1, Building 17) provide students with access to email, the Internet, Applications Software and Laser printers. In addition to these services, the teaching laboratories contain special purpose software for tutorials run by individual departments. When there are no tutorials in progress the teaching laboratories may be used by any UOW student. For further information visit the Student Central Computer Laboratories. Wireless NetworkThe UOW campus is covered by a wireless network. This means that if you have a laptop or PDA with an appropriate wireless network card (many now have this built in) you can connect to the University data network at any location on campus that offers wireless network facilities. Wireless laptops and network cards are available for loan from the Library. You may also purchase a wireless network card from the UniShop. For further information click here. IT SupportStaff in the IT Service Centre (located in the Student Central Computer Laboratory) can give you assistance with laboratory equipment and software, using email and information about training courses available to students. ‘Roving helpers’ are also available in the computer laboratories during session to help you with any computing problems that you may have. Information sessions are also held during Orientation Week to provide an introduction to IT services and support on campus. For further information about roving helpers click here. Accessing the Internet off-campusLimited dial-in access to the University’s IT network is available to postgraduate research students. All other students will need to sign up with an external Internet Service Provider (ISP) in order to access the Internet or read email off campus. There are a number of ISPs in Wollongong, offering for both dial-up and broadband internet connection. These are listed in the local Yellow Pages telephone directory (also available online) and it is also a good idea to obtain recommendations from other students. Visit the Yellow Pages for more information about external Internet Service Providers.
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