As of May 7, 2012 the University of Toronto wireless network no longer uses a "quota" system.
This previously limited users to 1-2GB of upload/download data per week.
Whether one connects via UTORwin, UofT, or Eduroam...there is no longer a quota. This includes both wired and wireless connections to the network.
There has never been a quota on public or staff workstations. So there is no scenario where this restriction applies.
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
A new network from the Information Commons
As of June 20th, along with eduroam and UTORwin networks, there is now the UofT network.
When students attempt to log on to our wireless network now, they will see all 3 of these options when in range. (whether using a cable, or wireless)
UTORwin and UofT networks are the same except the new UofT network is a one-time login. It is cumbersome to login a few times a day on ones handheld. This one-time login makes that easier.
The downside to that is it is not designed to be logged off, and is therefore not advisable to use on a computer that is shared between different users. (e.g staff laptops)
It is the better network for students to use as it includes a newer "range" (802.11n), as well as making logging in simpler. (UTORwin uses "g" and "b" ranges, UofT uses "g", "b", and "n")
As of summer 2011, there are some issues on the new UofT network with handhelds using older versions of the Android operating system. There's no timeline on resolving this. (this does not include iPods, iPads, or Blackberry's)
There is another issue with all users having to verify their UTORid before their first use of the new UofT network. InfoCommons hopes to have this resolved by September 2011.
A reminder that the Information Commons is no longer publishing paper help documents on wireless. I continue to print some out, but those will not include any information on the new "UofT" network.
More information is available here: http://help.ic.utoronto.ca/category/20/wireless-access-utorcwn.html
Jeff Heeney
July 13, 2011
As of June 20th, along with eduroam and UTORwin networks, there is now the UofT network.
When students attempt to log on to our wireless network now, they will see all 3 of these options when in range. (whether using a cable, or wireless)
UTORwin and UofT networks are the same except the new UofT network is a one-time login. It is cumbersome to login a few times a day on ones handheld. This one-time login makes that easier.
The downside to that is it is not designed to be logged off, and is therefore not advisable to use on a computer that is shared between different users. (e.g staff laptops)
It is the better network for students to use as it includes a newer "range" (802.11n), as well as making logging in simpler. (UTORwin uses "g" and "b" ranges, UofT uses "g", "b", and "n")
As of summer 2011, there are some issues on the new UofT network with handhelds using older versions of the Android operating system. There's no timeline on resolving this. (this does not include iPods, iPads, or Blackberry's)
There is another issue with all users having to verify their UTORid before their first use of the new UofT network. InfoCommons hopes to have this resolved by September 2011.
A reminder that the Information Commons is no longer publishing paper help documents on wireless. I continue to print some out, but those will not include any information on the new "UofT" network.
More information is available here: http://help.ic.utoronto.ca/category/20/wireless-access-utorcwn.html
Jeff Heeney
July 13, 2011
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Connecting Unsupported Devices to UTORwin - web help
The Information Commons Knowledge Base now has a page that provides a bit of help on connecting unsupported devices like phones, iPad, etc.
I've made it a permanent link at the top of this blog, but i'm copying the address here as well:
http://help.ic.utoronto.ca/content/20/181/en/are-mobile-computing-devices-like-pdas-or-the-iphone-supported-by-utorcwn.html
I've also taped a copy of this to the Information Desk where we keep the wireless handouts.
Nov 20, 2010 entry: an excellent pamphlet has been created to help with the different types of handhelds. Please refer users to it first as it is much more helpful than what I taped to the infodesk. The pamphlet is called "Connect to library services using your mobile device".
The Information Commons Knowledge Base now has a page that provides a bit of help on connecting unsupported devices like phones, iPad, etc.
I've made it a permanent link at the top of this blog, but i'm copying the address here as well:
http://help.ic.utoronto.ca/content/20/181/en/are-mobile-computing-devices-like-pdas-or-the-iphone-supported-by-utorcwn.html
I've also taped a copy of this to the Information Desk where we keep the wireless handouts.
Nov 20, 2010 entry: an excellent pamphlet has been created to help with the different types of handhelds. Please refer users to it first as it is much more helpful than what I taped to the infodesk. The pamphlet is called "Connect to library services using your mobile device".
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