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Trinet

the Otaniemi campus student network founded in 1986

Network Equipment for Connecting to Trinet

Overview

Trinet is an Ethernet based network which offers wired-only 1 Gbps user connectivity. Connectivity to the network can be established using a built-in Ethernet adapter, a vendor-specific Ethernet dongle or wirelessly with a separate wireless router.

Wireless Routers

Wireless routers are suitable when wireless access is needed or required. Trinet has no resources to test and keep a list of recommended routers, but the following aspects should be considered when purchasing a new router.

If you are looking for a new router, the following model might be a good cost-efficient option which still provides gigabit Ethernet ports and supports modern Wi-Fi standards. It has also worked well in Trinet network based on feedback we have received.

Please use the blue "Internet" socket when connecting the router to the wall socket. The following settings should be changed using the router's admin web interface.

  1. Login to the router
  2. Select "Advanced" tab
  3. Select "IPv6" from the left menu
  4. Enable "Internet: IPv6" option
  5. Check that the following options are defined
    • "Internet: Internet Connection Type": Dynamic IP (SLAAC/DHCPv6)
    • "Internet, Advanced: Get IPv6 Address": Auto
    • "Internet, Advanced: Prefix Delegation": Enable
    • "Internet, Advanced: DNS Address": Get Dynamically from ISP
    • "LAN: Assigned Type": SLAAC+Stateless DHCP
  6. Save changes by selecting "Save"

Switches

Trinet recommends regular switches instead of routers for sharing a connection between multiple computers if no wireless access is needed. Switches without 1 Gbps Ethernet ports should no longer be purchased, 1 Gbps ports are needed to get the full speed from the Trinet access connection.

We have no specific recommendations for switch models at the moment but the following are inexpensive choices:

Cables

Category 6, 6A or 7 Ethernet patch cords with RJ45 connectors are recommended. Poor cabling may prevent achieving full speed (1 Gbps) or disturb the connection quality.

Places to buy

Places to buy network routers, switches and cables can be found at hintaopas.fi.

© 2025 Veijo Kyläverkko <verkko@ayy.fi>
Last updated: 2025-08-09