<p>I’m an incoming freshman and will be rooming in the Warren Towers (fairfield). I’m aware that there is a fee to have internet in your dorm. How many students actually use the internet in their dorm, especially freshman? Do you think it’s worth it to pay $332 for ResNet? Is there Wi-Fi in the halls of Warren Towers?</p>
<p>The fee is for the whole BU network; that includes dorms, classroom buildings, dining halls, libraries etc. Unless you have your own portable ADSL thingy or something, you have to pay the resnet fee. I’ve never heard of anyone who doesn’t. Every single person uses internet in their dorm, and yes there is wifi in warren.</p>
<p>I read that the resnet fee is for when you connect in your dorm with an ethernet cable and even if you don’t pay for resnet you can still use the wifi at BU. This is from the BU wesbite: “Generally there are no charges to use non-residential network services. Students living in the residences must have paid the ResNet Fee before connecting to the WIRED network in one of the residences.” That is why I was wondering if students just use the internet wherever they find wifi or do students also mainly use the internet with wired connections in their dorm.</p>
<p>source: [Wired</a> Network Access TechWeb Boston University](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/tech/accounts/wired/]Wired”>Wired Networking : TechWeb : Boston University)</p>
<p>Better read this: [ResNet</a> FAQ](<a href=“Office of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer”>Office of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer)</p>
<p>Do not even consider not getting ResNet. You need Internet. I didn’t even know it was an option (is it really?)</p>
<p>There’s a waiver on studentlink. I’ve never heard of anyone not paying for it.</p>