Information about the Internet

NOTE
Internet access is provided as a free service from UiB, NHH and HiB. None of these are commercial providers, and we take reservations regarding the service. Operational difficulties will not justify demands for reduced rent.

All users of Studentbynet are bound by the IT regulations of their institution.The capacity of the network, both totally and at the individual student hostel, is shared between the users, and as a result we are dependent on responsible usage. Misuse of the network will lead to exclusion.

Everybody who owns a Windows-PC which is connected to the Internet is in danger of having their computer attacked and must take the necessary precautions to protect it. The following three simple steps can do a lot to increase the security for your PC.

Update your software

The most important part of securing your PC is updating your software. Security-holes are discovered in Internet-programs regularly and it is therefore important to check the developer's webpage's for updates. For all versions of Windows the Windows Update is imperative. (Requires Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer). If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 you should activate automatic updates of the operating system so that new updates are downloaded and installed automatically.

Antivirus

To protect your computer against the explosive spreading of computer virus, it is vital that you have an updated anti-virus program installed. Every institution of study offers free anti-virus for their students. Below you can read how to get access to them.

The University of Bergen (UiB) Here you can download free antivirus program
The Bergen University College (HiB) Here you can download free antivirus program
Free AntiVirus-programr:AVG Anti-Virus

Firewall

Users of Windows XP should activate the built-in firewall. Even if this offers limited protection it is better than nothing at all. Users of older Windows versions or users who need more control of the firewall and protection also against outgoing traffic should install a personal firewall, like for instance ZoneAlarm

Need help?

Contact your local networkgroup:
Alrek
Hatleberg & Øyjordsveien
Fantoft
Løbergsveien
Nattland
Frydenbø
Gyldenpris
Damsgård
Fridalen

Here you can download the usermanual on how to connect to the Internet.

In need of a more stable broadband, with greater capacity?

If you want broadband service with greater capacity, we recommend that you contact Get. They can offer broadband depending on what your needs are. For more info, see Get.no.