Residential Network - ResNet
Access to the CSU network and Internet from your personal computer
Computer requirements for connection to Resnet
Additional requirements for connection to the CSU wireless network
Security requirements for your personal computer
Connecting your personal computer to Resnet
Filesharing and copyright
Network capacity and filesharing
VoIP telephones
Access to the CSU network and Internet from your personal computer
Students living in residences can connect their personal computers to the CSU wired residential network to access CSU online resources and the Internet from their rooms. Additionally students with wireless capable devices that have a browser can also connect to the CSU Wireless network providing flexibility and convenience when in residences.
Students connecting to the residential network are bound by the terms and conditions contained in the Policy for the Use of Computing and Communications Facilities and by the ResNet Acceptable Use Guidelines.
Computer requirements for connection to Resnet
Students can connect both IBM compatible (those with the Windows Operating System) and Macintosh computers to the CSU residential network.
The minimum mandatory requirements for connecting your computer to the CSU residential network are
- A network card or network adapter (10/100 Mbps.) Most new computers come with built in network cards.
- A Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari are recommended)
- Installed and up to date antivirus software
The recommended system requirements for a computer using a Windows Operating system are
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- 1 GB of RAM (1024 mb)
- CD or DVD drive
- Microsoft Office (which can be purchased at a heavily discounted academic price from the It's Not Cheating Site)*
- Adobe Reader (to view online setup guides and help files)
The recommended system requirements for a Macintosh computer are
- OS X v 10.4 and above
- 1 GB of RAM (1024 mb)
- CD or DVD drive
- Microsoft Office for Mac (which can be purchased at a heavily discounted academic price from the It's Not Cheating Site)*
- Adobe Reader (to view online setup guides and help files)
* Microsoft Office is not required, it is only recommended.
* If you wish to purchase Microsoft Office an alternate eligibility verification method is provided by Microsoft for the It's Not Cheating offer.
CSU does not service computers, install software or hardware or provide support unrelated to accessing our services. Students are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their personal computers.
Additional requirements for connection to the CSU wireless network
If you would like to connect to the CSU wireless network from the residences your computer must have a wireless network card or wireless network adapter capable of the wireless standards G or N. Visit the CSU wireless site for detailed information about requirements, wireless standards, supported devices and how to connect to the CSU wireless network.
Security requirements for your personal computer
Students should keep their computer as secure as possible to reduce the problems that viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and malware infections can cause.
Connecting your personal computer to Resnet
Each room has a Polycom VoIP telephone to make and receive calls and to provide network access to personal computers.
Select the Operating System you have from the list below to view instructions for connecting to the CSU Residential network.
Windows Operating Systems
Macintosh Operating System
Filesharing and copyright
File sharing applications also known as P2P (Peer to Peer) make it easy to share music, software, movies and other files, however, unless you have the explicit permission of the copyright owner to possess or distribute the material you are in breach of Copyright legislation.
File sharing programs provide access to resources located both inside and outside of Australia. If you download or share copyrighted material from another country you will be in violation of their Copyright laws and vulnerable to litigation and fines. It is your responsibility to be aware of and follow Copyright laws. The best way to protect yourself is to ensure you do not download any copyrighted material for free.
Network capacity and file sharing
Most file sharing applications are configured to allow other users to download shared files from your computer in addition to you downloading from theirs. Constant file transfers can generate heavy traffic on the residential network affecting network speed in peak times. Remember the residential network is a shared resource and it should be used responsibly at all times.
VoIP telephones
VoIP telephones are provided for student use in every residential room. Instead of using a fixed telephone line VoIP telephones use the data network just like computers do.
Your 5 digit internal telephone number will be displayed on your telephone’s screen.
Open the VoIP telephone quick reference sheet to learn how to use your telephone.
Loss of network connection
If your VoIP telephone loses power, is switched off/rebooted or its network cable is unplugged from the wall your computer will also lose its network connection. When a VoIP telephone loses it network connection it will display the message Network Link Is Down.