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UCD Wireless tips & tricks

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  • 09-12-2010 5:13pm
    #1
    OTNiner
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭


    It’s that time of the year again – exams are approaching and the use of the Wireless Network is peaking:

    There are a number of steps you can take to improve the situation for both yourself and your fellow students:

    High usage is resulting in occasional depletion (running out of) IP addresses in the Main Library, Health Sciences & Merville residences in particular but occasional in other buildings.

    To help conserve IP addresses:

    If your not using the network disable the wireless adaptor – particularly smart phones

    Register and use the wired network

    http://www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport/accesstotheucdnetworkandinternet/studentsregisteryourlaptopinucd/#d.en.20049

    Remember to disable your wireless adaptor when using the wired
    network so as not to use a wireless IP address as well as the wired one.

    Configure eduroam.

    http://www.ucd.ie/itservices/itsupport/wirelessandlaptopsinucd/name,48772,en.html

    Ensure that the eduroam profile is preferred over WaveLAN network

    For windows Vista / 7 start, Network and Sharing Centre, Manage Wireless Networks, Move Up / Down as necessary.

    Check power saving settings in Windows Vista / 7:

    Start, Power Options, Change Plan settings, Change Advanced Power Settings, Wireless adaptor settings, Power Saving Mode – set to maximum performance – need to be repeated for all power plans.


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