<p>I've heard that the internet connection in the dorms is not suitable for heavy duty use such as, gaming and HD Video uploading.</p>
<p>Is this true? If so, is it possible for me to get my own internet that is not affiliated with the UCSC internet, like AT&T or Time Warner Cable?</p>
<p>If you’re using Cruznet (wireless), there can be some speed issues. Resnet (wired) works quite fast for me especially during times when usage isn’t as heavy. I’ve had no issues with it.</p>
<p>NOTE: There is a 2GB upload limit per day. That HD video uploading is most likely not going to happen unless it’s a very small amount. Also note that caps on bandwidth are common at many colleges. UCSC has a fairly generous policy. I recall reading about another campus where their limit was 1 GB total (upload and download) per week.</p>
<p>As for purchasing your own internet: only if you live off campus.</p>
<p>If you use Steam, it will not run on the campus wireless (cruznet). However, you can fairly easily get access to cruznet secure. You just have to google cruznetsecure + your OS, and you’ll find instructions. It has no restrictions on which programs can connect to the internet. </p>
<p>Resnet (wired) will do well for you otherwise. I’ve never had an issue using it, any I do a decent amount of online gaming. The automatic updates through Steam run very quickly too.</p>
<p>Is Resnet available in student family housing?</p>
<p>So if I wanted to play say
My PS3 online, would it be a Problem?</p>
<p>@econtransfer: Not %100, but I believe all residential buildings on campus have Resnet.</p>
<p>@eablinksum: I don’t know exactly how, but you can. The school has a process to get the console approved for online access. Pretty simple. For my 360 I had to send my console’s MAC address to ITS so they could give it network access. I imagine it’s similar for the PS3.</p>
<p>Thanks Liesel</p>
<p>Thanks, I’ll check at the Spring Spotlight</p>
<p>@eablinksum
There shouldn’t be a problem. I always play online on my PS3. Occasionally, it freezes online but it isn’t that bad.</p>