MyExeter

What is MyExeter

MyExeter is a new network service that can be used by students.  It allows you to connect all your devices to a secure private network, to provide a home from home experience. While primarily this is a Wi-Fi service, depending on your location it can also be used for Wired ethernet devices.  At present this is only available via Student bedrooms in Cohen Quad.

Why Should I use My Exeter?

MyExeter has several benefits over Eduroam

1. MyExeter supports any type of device laptops, printers, smart speakers, games consoles etc..  Eduroam on the other hand can only be used by Wi-Fi devices which support enhanced security protocol which generally mean its useable for laptops and tablets only.  Devices like Amazon Alexa’s, Games Consoles etc. wont support these and as such are unsuitable for Eduroam.
2. A personal network for all your devices.  Eduroam is secure in that no devices can talk to any other device, which is great for security but not if you want to print to personal printer over Wi-Fi.  By connecting your devices to the same PSK registered to you, it creates a Personal network enabling a true home from home experience.
3. It’s a fully managed Exeter College service.  Eduroam is a university system and as such Exeter College as no control of it or visibility on problems.  Often many problems with Eduroam are nothing to do with Wi-Fi.

How do I connect to MyExeter?

All student need to register.  Once registered then you will use receive a unique Pre-Shared Key (PSK) just like you would have at home.

You can register either College or in advance at home.

1. Open the below site https://eu1.cloudpath.net/enroll/ExeterCollege/Connect on any device with internet access.  If you are in College you can use "Welcome To Exeter" or "TheCloud"
2. Accept the T&C’s and you should see a webpage (see image below)
3. Select ‘Wi-Fi – I have an Oxford SSO and affiliation to Exeter’ and you will be taken to the Oxford SSO login page.
4. You will be given a PSK that is unique to you and a copy will be emailed to your University email address.  Please keep this password safe and do not share it with anyone.

5. Once you are registered just connect to the ‘MyExeter’ network and enter the password you received in step 3. The same password can be used for all your devices.

Wired Connections.

While Wi-Fi is the recommended and preferred connection, you can still request a Wired ethernet connection.  How this is requested and delivered will change depending on location

For Turl Street and Exeter House residents

Students can submit a request by filling in this form. https://forms.office.com/e/nL4s5cigQT.  IT will then contact you to arrange.

For Cohen Quad Residents

Each student bedroom has a small room based Access Points (little white box mounted under the desk).  Each Access Point have a inbuilt network port enabled however the device will need to be registered to you.  You can do this by following the instructions below

1. Open the website https://eu1.cloudpath.net/enroll/ExeterCollege/Connect/ 
2. Select Wired – I have a Exeter affiliation and SSO
3. Logon with your SSO
4. You will then be prompted to register the MAC address of the device.  (see image)

The MAC address is the unique ID of the network interface and it allows Exeter College to link the device to your account and ensure that all devices are on the same network for a truly home from home experience.

You will need to find this by searching the internet for “how do I find the MAC address for <OS/Device>” were <OS/Device> is the operating system or device.  NB: Make sure you give the MAC address of the Wired Ethernet adapter and not the Wi-Fi adapter if your device has both

FAQ's

What should I do with the PSK?

• You should keep a copy for your records and when you want to connect any new device. 
• You MUST not share this with anyone.  If you do share it You are liable for the behaviour of any devices using your key and will incur any appropriate penalties.

Should I continue to use Eduroam?

Yes you should.  Eduroam is still available in Exeter College and in all University buildings, so you will definitley need you Eduroam account while outside of Exeter.  Unless you need the home from home device support then Eduroam is more than adequate. 

I have lost my code, what do I do?

The best way is to contact Exeter IT at it-servicedesk@exeter.ox.ac.uk who can find it and let you know.  Please avoid re-registering, use Eduroam in the mean time if you need to.

What is the difference between ExeterCollege and MyExeter Wi-Fi Networks?

None.  They are identical the service was initially rolled out as ExeterCollege but has changed to MyExeter.  If you use ExeterCollege, your PSK will work with MyExeter.  Please disconnect from ExeterCollege and switch to MyExeter.  ExeterCollege Wi-Fi network will be decommissioned after Hilary 2023