Can I use a switch or hub to connect multiple PCs to the network?
No, the network infrastructure will recognise it as an attempt to extend the network, which is forbidden in the acceptable use policy. In such cases your port is disabled for an hour. If you are trying to share your connection via your pc this will also shut down your port. In control panel – network connections if your network cards are bridged you need to right click on them and select “remove form bridge”. Q: I keep getting a “network cable unplugged” error. This could be one of several things. A The network has shut your port down for security reasons. Probably because you are running a network bridge on your PC. Go to the Control Panel-Network Connections to see if you are running a MAC Bridge. If you are you need to right click on the Local Area Connection and select remove from bridge. Your port should be reenabled within an hour, if not call 8111 and we’ll look at it for you.
