Internet Connection FAQs

Q: How do I access the UofT wireless network?

Q: When I plug my PC into a wall jack I have no internet access.

For network access you are required to contact the Service Desk and create a ticket requesting an IP address. Please state your full name, department, and room number where you would like to have network access. A technician will contact you and provide an assigned IP. The technician can assist with entering the IP address settings if need be. Do not guess at IP numbers as this may affect other users.

Q: My department will be moving soon to another location. What do I need to do to ensure that there will be network connectivity at the new location?

Faculty and staff who would like assistance in coordinating a smooth transition for an office move can contact MedIT to request a consultation.

Prior to the move, we can:

help assess the new location to ensure that there will be sufficient number of active network jacks for all of your computers, printers and other peripherals
provide assistance in disconnecting your computers and packing them into moving bins
coordinate with Central IT Services to ensure that your staff can continue to use Administrative Systems like AMS and ROSI in the new location
work to coordinate with other departments involved in the project, like Facilities, Trades, movers, and vendors, if required
order additional network cables, extension cables, or power bars and have them available on move day, should you require them in the new location

At the new site, we can:

provide assistance in reconnecting your computers.
help ensure full network connectivity for all of your devices.

Q: Who do I call to unblock an IP address?

Q: I am getting a Samsung Error: “Network disabled because Internet connection is slow.”

The Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3, and some other Samsung phones have a connection feature known as “Auto Network Switch” which may cause the "Network disabled because Internet connection is slow" error to occur. This "Auto Network Switch" setting will need to be disabled in order to connect to the card.

To do this:

Open your phone's settings
Press the WiFi on the phone
Select Advanced and scroll down to the Auto Network Switch option
Uncheck the Auto Network Switch option.
Exit

This should fix the error. Other Android devices may have slightly different options. Look for 'Check for internet service' or 'Avoid poor networks' in your Wifi and advanced Wifi settings and make sure that these are also disabled.