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Internet access

Students, staff and guests can connect to the wireless network, or use an ethernet cable in one of the common areas, group rooms or classrooms. If you are off-campus, you can connect to the University College of Østfold's local network via a VPN.

Wired network

Employees should, as a general rule, be connected to the wired network (Ethernet) via cable from their docking monitor or docking station when in the office.

Self Help Advice for unstable wired network ( for students and employees)

  • Turn off wireless network when you are connected to a wired network:

    Slå av trådløst nettverk
  • Check Windows Update
  • Contakte IT-vakt in Portalen

For employees: Additional advice for unstable wired network

  • Check updates in Dell Command Update
  • Try to connect the network cable directly into your PC instead of into your docking monitor.
    If your PC lacks a network port:
    • Go to Portalen
    • Click "Order new equipment"
      • Select Ethernet-adapter
      • Reason: I don't already have this type of equipment

Wireless network

Students, employees and guests with eduroam-affiliation can install eduroam.

VPN

Connect to HiØ's local network from home or while traveling.

Guest

Use our self-service solution to connect to our guest internet HIOF-GUEST.

Published June 3, 2020 7:50 AM - Last modified June 5, 2026 11:04 AM