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Free wifi hotspots in durham?

Just wondering if there were any free wifi hotspots in cafe's or pubs or anything other than around the university?
Thaaanks.

Reply 1

Piggsil

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Varsity and Hide on the Bailey both have free wifi if you buy a drink or whatever. :smile:

Reply 2

iliketurtles

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Lots of college bars also have WiFi installed :smile:

Reply 3

James.R

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I think, randomly (it was a while back) when I was looking on the BT website, I saw that there was paid-for hotspot that covers Cuths bar, which seemed bizarre... maybe someone can confirm or deny it!

Reply 4

littlej

I think Esquires coffee shop has just started a free wifi service.

Reply 5

iliketurtles

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James.R

I think, randomly (it was a while back) when I was looking on the BT website, I saw that there was paid-for hotspot that covers Cuths bar, which seemed bizarre... maybe someone can confirm or deny it!

I'd noticed that too. It's actually the internet connection required for the IT box games machine and 2million+ song internet jukebox, which can also act as a WiFi hotspot. I don't believe it's enabled as I've never managed to detect it on my laptop, even when sitting a couple of feet away from the thing!

It actually requires a completely separate phone line and ADSL connection as it can't use the university network as it is for 'commercial purposes'.

Alex

Reply 6

bravenewcentury

littlej

I think Esquires coffee shop has just started a free wifi service.

My love for Esquires will increase exponentially if that is true.

To any freshers-to-be: go to Esquires. They have white chocolate hot chocolate and steak and mustard paninis and all their coffee is Fairtrade. Go! It is wonderful!

Reply 7

James.R

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bigred

I'd noticed that too. It's actually the internet connection required for the IT box games machine and 2million+ song internet jukebox, which can also act as a WiFi hotspot. I don't believe it's enabled as I've never managed to detect it on my laptop, even when sitting a couple of feet away from the thing!

It actually requires a completely separate phone line and ADSL connection as it can't use the university network as it is for 'commercial purposes'.

Alex

Ahh that would explain it then! I know Van Mildert is now wireless enabled for the uni network all over the main college building, as are both libraries but other than that I don't know. If it's true about Esquires though then that is a very good thing, but I'm not 100% sure it would be hugely productive for me....

Reply 8

iliketurtles

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bravenewcentury

They have white chocolate hot chocolate... Go! It is wonderful!

mmm, have you tried the White Chocolate Hot Chocolate from Whittards? I always go in when I'm passing as they usually have samples :smile:

mmmmmmmmmmm *craves white chocolate* :smile:

James.R

Ahh that would explain it then! I know Van Mildert is now wireless enabled for the uni network all over the main college building, as are both libraries but other than that I don't know. If it's true about Esquires though then that is a very good thing, but I'm not 100% sure it would be hugely productive for me....

The wireless service is the best thing which ITS has ever done. It is brilliant. Once you're in range the signal is strong, never seems to fail and I have never experienced any issues with it at all. It's also brilliant for surfing the web during lectures. They just need to get it installed in more places now, but they charge Colleges/JCR's for installation and service which puts them off a bit.

Alex

Reply 9

abacab

littlej

I think Esquires coffee shop has just started a free wifi service.

Correct. Saw their signs about it today.

Reply 10

castudent

Is there wifi in the dorms at durham?

Reply 11

Aceofspades2345

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As far as I know, Durham doesn't have any dorms. I've never heard of any at any rate. Can't vouch for everywhere, but St. Cuths doesn't have any wireless in the rooms.

Reply 12

sarbruis

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castudent

Is there wifi in the dorms at durham?

I don't think so, but each room has an ethernet jack.

And there aren't really dorms in the UK. At Durham there are colleges, and the rooms are just called rooms. At other universities, there are flats, etc.

Reply 13

Slender Loris

3

At the Open Day back in March my laptop picked up the wifi connection in my room at Chad's, though obviously I couldn't connect to it.

Reply 14

littlej

bravenewcentury

My love for Esquires will increase exponentially if that is true.

To any freshers-to-be: go to Esquires. They have white chocolate hot chocolate and steak and mustard paninis and all their coffee is Fairtrade. Go! It is wonderful!

Personally, I go for the coffee (which is better than what is on offer in the other coffee shops in Durham) and the really friendly staff.

Anyway, if you want to use their wireless facility... ask at the counter and they will give you a password for it.

Reply 15

LastGrape

1

To drag up a slightly old thread...

Does Brooks Bar/JCR have WiFi?
My laptop stupidly doesn't work on the uni WiFi and I want somewhere local to test/fix it cause I can't be bothered taking it anywhere if I won't get it working.

Reply 16

iliketurtles

12

LastGrape

To drag up a slightly old thread...

Does Brooks Bar/JCR have WiFi?
My laptop stupidly doesn't work on the uni WiFi and I want somewhere local to test/fix it cause I can't be bothered taking it anywhere if I won't get it working.

There's a Wifi thing on the roof in the JCR, but it's not switched on/working yet. It's taken ITS 1½ years to install it...

Reply 17

TM Millie

Apparently Butler bar has some sort of wifi or something, never see anyone using it though.

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