This section contains information on preparing your computer for connection, using the Site-Wide WiFi Network or a network cable, and registering your devices.

Before getting connected, you should check the Rules for IT Facilities and make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements for connection to the Somerville network.

Access to the College network and the internet requires your University of Oxford Single Sign-On (Webauth) account or SSO. You should have activated this before arriving at Somerville College, if not then you will need to speak to the College Academic Office who will help you out.

To access the wireless network, first, you will need to activate your remote access password, this is separate from your main SSO password, but you can do this yourself via the University Self-Registration System.

Once you have activated your Remote Access password (also used for VPN and EDUROAM) you can follow the instructions on the Somerville Wi-Fi & Wired page.

The first time you connect to the Somerville network (Jan-NET) you will be given a passphrase which you can use to access the WIFI with up to 5 devices, including mobile or console devices. If you update your passphrase for any reason, you will need to update all your devices with the new passphrase.

Please visit the University Welcome to IT @ Oxford website for general information on IT in Oxford.