College Public Networks
There are currently two main wireless networks throughout the college, Eduroam and BrasenoseWiFi. Eduroam is a University wide wireless networks used mainly by students and academic staff which requires your Remote Access SSO (RASSO) login. BrasenoseWiFi is the internal Brasenose wireless network and can be joined using your SSO login.
Eduroam
- Sign in with Remote Access SSO
- 20mbit/s (less at busy times)
- Eduroam is an international wireless network.
- Requires VPN to access some University services
- In all university departments and hospitals.
BrasenoseWifi
- Single personal wireless key (obtained via SSO portal)
- 30mbit/s
- Supports all types of personal device
- No VPN Required
- Only available on Brasenose sites
Personal Wireless Access Points
For students with poor wireless coverage in their rooms, please email computer.office@bnc.ox.ac.uk with your room number and we will look to provide a booster or alternative solution (where suitable).
If you currently have an IT-provided personal wireless access point, please return it to the Lodge on your return to College.
College Guest Wireless Internet Access
There is a college guest wireless network ("BNCGuest") and a University Visitor network ("OWL"). Logins are available from the lodge if you have a visitor requiring Internet access for only a few days.
Conference guests who are staying more than a few days will be provided with full network access credentials in arrival packs. Conference logins start usually with the 3 initials of your conference name. These credentials work with the secure wireless network "BNCWifi".
Quick Access
Useful External Links
Key thing is to make sure you have a backup MFA method. If you are old enough to still have a landline then registering this is a good idea. https://twitter.com/ITBrasenose/status/1471431860836315137
Need guidance on how to set up multi-factor authentication on a new phone, or if your phone is lost/stolen? @ox_it have you covered with this handy guide: https://help.it.ox.ac.uk/mfa-setting-up-multi-factor-authentication-on-a-new-phone
Have you set up more than one verification method for MFA? We strongly recommend that you do, so you can still access your accounts in case of a lost or faulty device! Instructions here: https://help.it.ox.ac.uk/mfa-managing-your-multi-factor-authentication-set-up