Key IT services

Many of the services provided by IT Services sit "behind the scenes", such as the provision of servers and storage and the University's network and telephone infrastructure. However, there are a number of key services which you will wish to access directly and these are listed:

» Audio visual services

» Data security and compliance

» Freedom of Information (FOI) / Data protection

» IT advice and guidance

» Purchasing

» University of Derby Online (UDo)

» UniFi

UniFi is a free, fast and efficient wireless internet service for University of Derby staff and students.

Users wishing to access the system must have a laptop computer or PDA which has wireless capability.

Users will have to connect to the service set identifier (SSID) "UniFi". Users will then be prompted to input their network username and password to authenticate to the system.

The Cloud Pay-As-You-Go service is available for anyone wishing to access the wireless internet service who does not have a Novell username and password.

The University expects that all service users will observe an acceptable code of conduct and make use of the technology in a professional and responsible way. Clear guidance on what is considered acceptable use, as well as the potential disciplinary and legal consequences of misuse are available at IT Code of Conduct.

For security/legal purposes Learning and Information Services may monitor and record audit data generated when users access computer and other systems at the University. All such monitoring or interception will be performed in compliance with the Data Protection Act, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), The Lawful Business Regulations (under RIPA) and the Human Rights Act.

Where is UniFi?

UniFi and The Cloud Pay-As-You-Go service use the same transmission equipment. This means service is provided at the following locations:

Kedleston

All levels of the Learning Resource Centre
First and second floors of B-Block
The Atrium and SUB Bar
Upper Crust
Seasons Lounge

Markeaton

All public areas
All open plan computer rooms

Britannia Mill

All areas

Devonshire

The Dome
The Learning Resource Centre

Chesterfield

All areas

What do you need?

A laptop computer or PDA with wireless capability. This is often built into new laptops, but if not you can purchase a wireless card or USB dongle from any major electronic store. This card or dongle is simply plugged into the computer.
Any standard web browser such as Internet Explorer or FireFox, which is often already installed on computers.
Details of the University's IT Policies and Regulations are available here

Having difficulties connecting to UniFi?

Many wireless enabled laptops and PDA's are already ready to connect to a WiFi connection and you can get online without having to set them up. However, if you are having trouble getting connected to UniFi you might need to change the configuration. Easy to follow instructions are available from your local IT Help Desk. The instructions are based on the Windows XP operating system, however, other Windows based systems are similar.

Wireless services are supplied 'cafe style' for internet access, and data is not encrypted. Users are responsible for the security of their own data and the University cannot accept liability for any unauthorised access to users' data.

Useful Links

IT Services
The University's IT Services IT Policies and Regulations
The Cloud Pay-As-You-Go
JANET and UKERNA