Connecting to the Network

Available methods of connection at LMH:

Wireless. The College makes use of the University wide and global Eduroam network.

Wired (via RJ45 Ethernet). Each accommodation room in College has an Ethernet port. Please be aware that not all computers have Ethernet ports, some will require a USB adapter.

Before you can access the LMH network (wired or wireless) you will need to complete the following prerequisites:

  1. Activate your Single Sign-On (SSO) account

Details of your Oxford Single Sign-On account will be sent to the personal email address that you supplied to the University. You will need to activate this account in order to make use of key ICT facilities within the University and College. It is recommended that you activate this in advance of your arrival.

  1. Start the University registration process

Once your Single Sign On account has been activated please complete the first step of the registration process by verifying your details online before you arrive: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/registration. Registration is required for you to print a Certificate of Enrolment, attend your programme of study, release your loan from the UK Student Loans Company / sponsor / awarding body, use your University email account, obtain your University Card, and be eligible to take examinations. Status as a member of the University is not confirmed until registration is completed by your College / PPH / Course Administrator at the start of your course.

 

  1. Create your Remote Access Account

This account is used to authenticate access to both the wired and wireless networks within the College. You can create your Remote Access Account by logging in with your Single Sign On account here: https://register.it.ox.ac.uk

Once set up your credentials can be used to connect to the Eduroam wireless network, further information on how to connect various devices can be found here: https://help.it.ox.ac.uk/access-wifi-eduroam

  1. Register your machine on the College network (wired access only)

The first time a computer is connected to the wired network in College it will need to be registered using your Remote Access Account, as part of this process our system will perform a security scan of your machine. The scan checks that your device’s software is up to date and that there is an anti-virus installed.

Should you plan to use the wired network we would suggest preparing your machine for the scan before you arrive. If you have a computer running Windows please make sure that you have the latest Windows updates installed, alternatively if you have an Apple computer please check that the latest updates have been installed under System preferences. Further information on how to update Windows or MacOS can be found on their respective support sites: https://support.microsoft.com and https://support.apple.com. Additionally, please ensure that any anti-virus or anti-malware software you have installed is up to date. Anti-virus software is required to pass the scan, if you don’t already have one then we would recommend that you install Sophos which the University offers to students for free.

Connecting Printers or other devices

Due to the authentication method provided by the University, it is not possible to add wireless printers, or other devices such as smart speakers/internet TVs, that do not allow you to provide both a username and password for connection. You may need to buy a USB cable to connect your printer to your laptop/PC directly and for other devices you may be able to connect via the wired ethernet connection (possibly by buying an adapter). It is also not possible to connect your own wireless router to the College wired network.