Internet Services

Computer Registration and Service Levels for Students

User accounts are available for students currently enrolled in courses and paying student fees. If you already have your user account and want to connect your computer, please see the bookstore to make payment for the service level you want (before or after auto registering your computer once you arrive). See below for more information on our various levels of service. Please contact us ahead of time if you are taking a module and would like to be setup so you can use the internet on the weekend of your arrival. You may auto register a computer and a smartphone, but it will not activate until payment arrangements have been made in the bookstore.

Level 1 - Bronze Service (All Students) - No Fee

Students may logon and access the Internet from Providence computers (kiosks) in the computer lab, library, Hanna foyer, and Student Life Centre lounge area, and the seminary lounge. In addition to Internet access the lab computers have Microsoft Office and other applications and laser printing available. There is a per page charge for laser printing. Color printing is available at Mail Services by the bookstore.

How do I get started?
This is our standard service. You do not need to see anyone or pay anything. All students are given a network account when they register for classes. Logon instructions are included in the registration package and are posted by the computers. Level 2 and 3 users will generally use this service in addition to their other service and all users usually initially logon in the computer labs or the library to activate their network account.

Level 2 - Silver Service (Commuter Students) - $49 Plus Taxes Per Semester

This service is for commuters who want to be able to connect their own notebook to the Providence network. This offers the convenience of working on your own computer while having access to our Internet connection during building or library opening hours. Wireless access is available throughout the main buildings. .

How do I get started?
You will need a notebook with a network port or wireless ability. (Hardware and advice are available in the Bookstore.) Come to the Providence Bookstore for a registration form. Return the completed form and your fee to the Bookstore and you will be added to the list of permitted users. You will also receive a form with details on how to set up your laptop for our network.

Level 3 - Silver, Gold, or Platinum Service (Residence Students) $119 ($30/month), $159, or $209 Per Semester (4 months)    

(Pricing is as of summer 2013, subject to change)

This service is for resident students who want Internet access in their dorm room and other buildings on campus. The service is provided by registering (payment) at Providence Bookstore. It offers the convenience of working on your own notebook or computer and other devices almost anywhere on campus with 24 hour Internet access in your own room. Level 1 and level 2 access is included. Wireless access is available in any dorm (also wired for better throughput) and both main buildings and even the much of the lawns outside.

The present Silver service is rated at 1 mbps. All levels experience a higher initial burst mode. This is equivalent to Lite Unlimited which could cost $39 a month in nearby communities.. This covers most basic internet neets. Most students use the regular Silver level presently. .

GOLD – rated 2 mbps,   PLATINUM – rated at 4.5 mbps. These are used by students with multiple computing needs, netflix,or power users. These can cost $69.00 a month from other suppliers in nearby communities. We do not have a surcharge on GBs downloaded.

How do I get started?
You will need a computer with a network connection and / or wireless ability. (computers, accessories and advice are available in the Bookstore.) Come to Providence Bookstore and pay for the level and time period that you need. Return the completed form and your fee to the Bookstore and your computer account will be turned on. You will also receive a form with details on how to set up your computer for our network. When you access the internet an auto registration process will happen to put your computer or smart device into the network database.

Other FAQ's

• Providence House, Seminary House, and Hunt apartments have wireless service only.
• All other Dorms are both wired and wireless, includinmg the trailer court. Call the Director of Bookstore Services for further details if you have questions. I
• Dorm residents can also arrange a telephone line and/or telephone line plus dial-up Internet connection through local service provider MTS if they prefer.

Configuration: We supply detailed instructions for setting up your machine. If you need special help, please see the bookstore. SETUP instructions for Providence Student Network

(includes student network policy on first page) This part of the page is under construction as these forms are changing.

• The registration sheet is available here. . 
• Students returning use the   renewal sheet 
• If registering multiple items like  a second computer, gameconsoles with no browser, or an LG (Korean) phone use the device addendum or bring the device to the bookstore. 

Setting up your network connections  

We have separate instructions for Windows and MAC machines.

The Main Windows setting is to uncheck the Micosoft Client  as well as File and Printer Sharing and remove sharing of any kind from the internet connections (Sometimes you need to remove any proxy instructions from IE or other brousers). If you plan to use both wired and wireless conncections with the same machine, there are also bridging instructions to follow before the auto registration process.

In MAC machines, it is to add an identity for easier use.  We do expect that you will keep machines free from viruses and run appropriate antivirus programs. (yes- Macs also get viruses)

•   Setup for Windows computers
•   Setup for Mac computers