General information

• The Studierendenwerk currently only offers a WLAN infrastructure at the following locations:
  • Jakob-Kaiser-Straße 14, 14a, 14b
  • Wertherstraße 160-162
  • Stennerstraße/ Storchsbreede
  • punktuell in
    • Wertherstraße 148
    • Morgenbreede 15
    • Morgenbreede 29 & 33
  • FritzBox routers from 1 & 1 are available at Universitätsstr. 11-17 and Mozartstr.
  • Elsewhere, only the network connection via cable is provided by the Studierendenwerk.

The previous tenant has left a WLAN router

It often happens that new tenants find a router that is not provided by the Studierendenwerk. These are often TP-Link models.
These then come from the previous tenant and have been "inherited", so to speak. There are a few points to bear in mind here:

• The router does not belong to the Studierendenwerk but to the / a previous tenant. The Studierendenwerk therefore accepts no responsibility or liability.
• The router is configured to the previous tenant and must be reconfigured if it is to continue to be used
  • The certificate for an Eduroam user is entered on the router
  • Access to the network will continue to work as long as the previous tenant's Eduroam user is active
  • Die Uni Bielefeld gibt nach Exmatrikulation ein paar Monate Karenzzeit, bevor sie den Benutzer deaktivieren
  • Ist der Benutzer deaktiviert, funktioniert der Router nicht mehr
• To be able to log in to Eduroam, the routers must be loaded with the "OpenWRT" operating system (or similar).
• Most of these routers are purchased pre-configured from a private individual who offers this at a reasonable price.
• Routers from this private individual are labeled with stickers that lead to his website and/or telephone number.
• The provider of the routers does not belong to the Studierendenwerk or the university and we do not support their routers.

I would like to run my own WLAN

Many students would like to set up a WLAN cell, also because some devices do not have an RJ-45 connection for a network cable, e.g. cell phones or thin notebooks. To do this, each resident must obtain and set up a router themselves. Here, too, there are a few points to bear in mind:

• A preconfigured router can be purchased and operated from the provider mentioned above.
  • Contact details and information are often posted in the hallway, otherwise the neighbors / roommates will be happy to help.
• A router (but only certain models) can itself be loaded with the OpenWRT operating system and then set to your own certificate.
• A WLAN hotspot can be opened via the wired Recher/Laptop
• Using an intermediate switch, any router can temporarily (approx. 18 hours) set up a WLAN cell.
  • The easiest way to get an explanation and a diagram is during the consultation.