Halls of Residence internet

'Hornet' is the name given to the service which allows users to access the internet in University of Manchester halls of residence.

The Hornet portal is the website used to register a PC or laptop to gain access to the internet.

The Hornet portal is also the central point of information for support queries, news and updates relating to Hornet service.

If a resident moves rooms within a hall of residence the Hornet registration system needs to be updated in order to maintain an internet connection in the new room.

To use Hornet to get connected to the internet, users must be either:

  • University of Manchester students or staff; or

Guests who are students or staff at any of the following Universities:

  • Manchester Metropolitan Universities (MMU)
  • City College or Royal Northern College of Music
  • Salford University
  • ManCat
  • Stockport College
  • Various others, including ELTC or other language course students.

Users should follow the security guidance on the Hornet website:

Room moves

The resident must previously have registered the computer with Hornet before requesting that room details are updated.

Move requests can be made to the Hornet portal but staff on halls reception can also update the room number recorded on the Hornet system. If the reception is open this would be the preferred method of making the request.

Access information

Connect a computer to the socket in the bedroom to begin the registration process. This gives the PC limited access to the Hornet portal which allows the resident to log in and register.

The account must then be activated by confirming the room number and PC MAC address.

More information can be found in the Hornet Portal’s Get Connected section.