All our student
houses are offered with Internet Access 
There is a TV point and access to broadband in
every bedroom. All bedrooms have at least FOUR 13amp sockets,
many have EIGHT 13amp
sockets, 4 of which are by the TV & broadband outlets.
Current students find Broadband really useful. The cost
is included in the rent so it is FREE for you to use.
Some houses have a wireless service, in which
case we lend you a wireless adaptor (as part of the inventory). This plugs into
a USB socket on your PC or MAC. The wireless service is encrypted and we supply
you with the ‘key’ when you move in.
Other houses have a wired service, in which case
there is a Network Socket in each bedroom. To connect ,
you will need a standard network ‘patch’ cable. This plugs into to network
socket on the back of practically all modern laptops, PCs and MACs.
If your PC does not have a socket then you can
get adaptors that fit into a USB socket, or into a PCMCIA socket or as a card
on the motherboard. Suitable items can be easily and cheaply bought from PC
World, Maplins (one is located at The Arches on
Getting connected may sound a bit problematic,
but we provide help for those that don’t have an expert amongst their
housemates – and you will end up with a wonderful study and leisure aid for the
year.