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Wifi Services & Eduroam
Find out how to connect to the Middlesbrough College wifi
We have recently updated the way clients are expected to log into our wireless system within Middlesbrough College. The main purpose was to provide a secure and reliable service, keeping our staff and students safe whilst browsing the internet on our network. Depending on who you are and what device you are trying to connect with depends on which Wi-Fi network you select. We have three SSID’s (or Wi-Fi networks):
MC-Online – Middlesbrough College Student or Staff – College Owned Device
Eduroam – Middlesbrough College Student or Staff personal devices, as well as external eduroam members
MC-Guest – Visitors/Guest
Eduroam Wireless Network Service
Eduroam (education roaming) is the secure wireless service, developed for the education community to allow users to use their personal devices to access internet resources.
At Middlesbrough College we provide both home and visitor eduroam services. Eduroam wireless network is available across all Middlesbrough College sites and is named “eduroam” when viewed in Wi-Fi/Network settings on devices.
As well as available at Middlesbrough College, eduroam can also be used at any available institutions around the world wherever the “Eduroam” wireless network is available. For details on latest participating UK organizations and their locations, please visit: Organisations participating in eduroam in the UK – Jisc (previous version Where can I eduroam – in the UK?)
For further information regarding eduroam you can visit Eduroam.org and read eduroam(UK) Policy on JISC Community here.
Eduroam Terms and Conditions
When connecting to the eduroam network on Middlesbrough College premises you are agreeing to the terms of Eduroam(UK) Policy and Middlesbrough College Eduroam Acceptable Use Policy as stated below section.
Middlesbrough College Eduroam Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
1. Introduction
This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the terms and conditions for staff or students, as well as visitors using the Eduroam service at Middlesbrough College. By connecting to Middlesbrough College Eduroam service, users agree to comply with this policy. In order to safeguard staff, students, visitors and systems, it is expected that users accessing Eduroam services do so in a professional, lawful and ethical manner.
2. Eligibility
Eduroam is available to staff and student at Middlesbrough College, as well as visitors from participating institutions who have valid Eduroam credentials. Visitors must ensure their home institution has authorized their access.
3. Usage Guidelines
Compliance: All users are expected to read and comply with this policy, ensuring that all IT and network use is consistent with the College ethos, other relevant College policies, relevant national and local guidance and the law.
The Data Protection Act (2018) and Computer Misuse Act (1990) require that information systems be kept secure against unauthorised access or disclosure, and the College has a statutory duty, under Section 26 of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015, termed ‘PREVENT’, to protect its users from exposure to extremist material. It is important, therefore, that the College has a clear and relevant Eduroam Acceptable Use Policy.
Security: Users are responsible for the security of their devices and must ensure they are protected against malware and unauthorized access.
Connection to any Middlesbrough College owned network on a personal device, will require the end user to install a security certificate on behalf of the College. This certificate allows for the use of deep packet inspection protocols to be used to monitor these devices by College systems.
Unless you have specific consent from a manager or from Digital Services, you must not:
- interfere with the software or hardware configuration of networked equipment or systems in any way;
- use VPNs or proxies on any device connected to the Middlesbrough College Group network.
Prohibited Activities: The following activities are strictly prohibited:
- viewing, creating or transmitting any material which is designed or likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience, needless anxiety or offence;
- viewing, creating or transmitting offensive, obscene, indecent or extremist material;
- viewing, creating or transmitting defamatory material;
- interfering with the work of others or the system itself;
- sending of any digital communication internally or externally which is abusive, vulgar, humiliating, hostile, critical, embarrassing or intimidating;
- gaining unauthorised access to or violating the privacy of other people’s files, corrupting or destroying other people’s data or disrupting the work of other people;
- creating or transmitting material such that the copyright of another person is infringed;
- downloading any files unless virus scanned;
- gaining deliberate unauthorised access to networks, systems, accounts facilities or services accessible via local or national networks;
- transmitting by any method, any confidential information of the College, otherwise than in the normal course of duties as identified by the College;
- disclosure of passwords to any other person or party;
- purposely bypassing Middlesbrough College Group security systems, including via the use of VPN or other proxy tools
- distribution of malicious software.
- accessing or distributing illegal or inappropriate content.
- using the network for commercial purposes without authorization.
4. Privacy and Monitoring
Privacy: While the College respects user privacy, it reserves the right to monitor network traffic to ensure compliance with this AUP.
The contents of College IT resources and communications systems are the property of the College. Therefore, authorised users should have no expectation of privacy in any message, files, data, document, facsimile, telephone conversation, social media post conversation or message, or any other kind of information or communications transmitted to, received or printed from, or stored or recorded on College electronic information and communications systems.
Data Collection: The College may collect copies of such data or communications for a period of time after they are created and may delete such copies from time to time without notice.
5. Consequences of Violation
Attempted access to blocked or inappropriate websites is logged and instant alerts are triggered to appropriate personnel across the site. Inappropriate browsing may result in an audit of a user’s digital history on both personal devices connected to the College network or on any College managed device, including internet browsing history and may be subject to disciplinary proceedings. It is acknowledged that access to sites or material that the College has agreed be filtered may be necessary for research or other academic teaching purposes.
An exemption may be applied for via the IT Manager.
For the protection of the integrity of the network:
IT technical staff can at any time temporarily remove a user’s access to the network if any unacceptable use has been made or is suspected.
- Disciplinary Actions: Violations of this AUP may result in the suspension or termination of Eduroam access. Appropriate actions will be taken according to the level of misuse.
- Legal Actions: Serious violations may be reported to law enforcement authorities and could result in legal action.
In addition, the Middlesbrough College Group network is part of a larger network community called JANET. The College is responsible for users’ conduct on this network and will implement disciplinary action if our standing as a member is compromised.
6. Liability
Middlesbrough College is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use of Eduroam. Users connect to the network at their own risk.
7. Policy Updates
This AUP may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review the policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.
8. Responsible Use of Eduroam
- Respect for Others: Users should respect the rights and privacy of other users. This includes not attempting to access, modify, or delete another user’s files or data without permission.
- Resource Management: Users should use network resources efficiently and avoid activities that could negatively impact the performance of the network for others, such as excessive bandwidth usage.
- Academic Integrity: Users must uphold academic integrity by not engaging in plagiarism, cheating, or any other forms of academic dishonesty while using Eduroam.
- Digital Citizenship: Users are encouraged to practice good digital citizenship by being respectful and considerate in all online communications and interactions.
- Information Technology Security: Users are encouraged to uphold security standards of personal devices (BYOD) and software, as well as not engaging in malicious activities that negatively impact network, systems and accounts of Middlesbrough College.
9. Contact Information
For any questions or issues related to Eduroam access, please contact the Digital Services Support team on 01642 333444 or visit The Bridge in the main campus building.