What you can access on the University IT network

The following information is a guide to what is and is not available via the IT connection in your University of Dundee accommodation.

What is the University Policy on file-sharing via the ResNet connection?

Your internet connection is provided to support your studies at Dundee - our network policy and regulation do not permit file sharing of copyright material.

ResNet strongly recommends that you do not install any peer-to-peer file-sharing applications such as Limewire, Kazaa, BitTorrent, Morpheus, etc.

File sharing depends on the peer-to-peer program to be running constantly, allowing people to download files from your computer. These programs often load at start-up and can be difficult to turn off, often running in the background even when you think you have shut the program down. In addition they are a security risk as they are often a route for the introduction of 'Trojan viruses'.

Note that excessive bandwidth usage caused by peer-to-peer applications will be detected and action will be taken to suspend your connection.

Can I connect my Playstation/Xbox/GameCube to the Internet to play games online?

Yes - however we do not support this as a service.

Can I play online multiplayer games?

Yes - however we do not support this as a service.

Can I download MP3s, Movies or Software using file-sharing/peer-to-peer software?

NO, the downloading of copyright material is not permitted on the University network.

Can I use Limewire to download Music/Movies/Software?

No - Use of Limewire and other peer-to-peer software is not permitted on the University network.

Can I download music I have bought legitimately from iTunes?

Yes

Can I connect a router/hub/switch to my connection?

NO, this is not permitted on the University network.

Can I access my university e-mail via my room connection?

YES; by logging onto GroupWise Webmail and using your University username and password. Using this method you can access your university email from any computer with an internet connection.

Can I access my University H:\ drive via my room connection?

YES By logging onto Netstore and using your University username and password. Using this method you can access your university H:\ drive files from any computer with an internet connection.

Can non-English versions of Windows operating systems be connected?

Yes - for example Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Norwegian, Arabic, Korean and German versions of Windows have connected to the network in the past.

Please note that we are not able to provide guidance to students with an operating system which is NOT in English. Students with Non English Operating systems should consider the possibility of purchasing an English version of their Operating System.