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info:internet [2025/11/11 21:36] – created fireinfo:internet [2026/06/29 15:38] (current) – fire
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 Internet in the dorm is provided **exclusively by [[https://www.pyur.com/|PĂżur]]**.   Internet in the dorm is provided **exclusively by [[https://www.pyur.com/|PĂżur]]**.  
 Other providers are currently **not available or only possible with great effort**. Other providers are currently **not available or only possible with great effort**.
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 +The cable internet socket in the room usually looks like this:
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 +{{ :info:img_20260629_152344.jpg?600 |Cable internet socket in the dorm}}
  
 There used to be a **discount for residents**, but it has since **been discontinued**.   There used to be a **discount for residents**, but it has since **been discontinued**.  
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 === Wi-Fi & Router === === Wi-Fi & Router ===
 With your PĂżur contract, you usually receive a **WLAN cable box**, which combines **modem and router in one device**.   With your PĂżur contract, you usually receive a **WLAN cable box**, which combines **modem and router in one device**.  
-This router is **preconfigured** and ready to use, making setup very simple.  +This router is **preconfigured** and ready to use, making setup very simple.
  
 Typical features of the **PĂżur WLAN cable box**: Typical features of the **PĂżur WLAN cable box**:
-  * Supports **Wi-Fi 5 (WLAN AC)** or **Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN AX)**, depending on the model  Â +  * Supports **Wi-Fi 5 (WLAN AC)** or **Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN AX)**, depending on the model 
-  * Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports (**4x 1 Gbit**, some models with **1x 2.5 Gbit**)  Â +  * Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports (**4x 1 Gbit**, some models with **1x 2.5 Gbit**) 
-  * **2x telephone ports** for analog phones or fax devices  Â +  * **2x telephone ports** for analog phones or fax devices 
-  * Integrated **DOCSIS modem** for cable internet  Â +  * Integrated **DOCSIS modem** for cable internet 
-  * Secure and stable connection, easy setup via web interface or WPS  +  * Secure and stable connection, easy setup via web interface or WPS
  
 A common model is the **Sagemcom F@st 3896**, which supports **Wi-Fi 6** and up to **2.5 Gbit/s LAN**. A common model is the **Sagemcom F@st 3896**, which supports **Wi-Fi 6** and up to **2.5 Gbit/s LAN**.
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 If you prefer, you can also use your own router: If you prefer, you can also use your own router:
  
-  * **FRITZ!Box (Cable)** – recommended if you want more features such as advanced network settings, DECT phones, or better Wi-Fi coverage.   +  * **FRITZ!Box Cable** – recommended if you want more features such as advanced network settings, DECT phones, or better Wi-Fi coverage.   
-    Make sure the model supports **cable connections (DOCSIS)**.  Â +    Make sure the model supports **cable connections (DOCSIS)**. 
-  * You can **rent a FRITZ!Box directly from PĂżur** (simple and preconfigured),  Â +  * You can **rent a FRITZ!Box directly from PĂżur** so it is simple and preconfigured. 
-    or **buy/rent one externally** â€“ though this is usually a bit more expensive.  +  * You can also **buy or rent one externally**, though this is usually a bit more expensive.
  
 > ⚠️ Note: Only **routers compatible with cable internet** will work in the dorm.   > ⚠️ Note: Only **routers compatible with cable internet** will work in the dorm.  
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 === Tip for Shared Apartments (WGs) === === Tip for Shared Apartments (WGs) ===
 In most shared apartments, one roommate signs the internet contract and sets up the router.   In most shared apartments, one roommate signs the internet contract and sets up the router.  
-Wi-Fi usually covers both rooms without any issues.  +Wi-Fi usually covers both rooms without any issues.
  
-If the second roommate also wants a **LAN (Ethernet) connection**, this can be done easily using a **DLAN/Powerline adapter**.  +If the second roommate also wants a **LAN (Ethernet) connection**, this can be done easily using a **DLAN/Powerline adapter**. 
 + 
 +**DLAN**, also called **Powerline**, allows network data to be sent through the **existing electrical wiring** in the apartment.  Â 
 +You simply plug one adapter near the router and another in the other room — both connect via LAN cable.
  
-**DLAN (also called Powerline)** allows network data to be sent through the **existing electrical wiring** in the apartment.   
-You simply plug one adapter near the router and another in the other room — both connect via LAN cable.   
 It’s a **practical solution** when you need a wired connection but can’t run a cable across rooms. It’s a **practical solution** when you need a wired connection but can’t run a cable across rooms.
  
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 === Reliability & User Experience === === Reliability & User Experience ===
-PĂżur is generally reliable,  Â +PĂżur is generally reliable, but there can occasionally be **short outages or connection issues**.
-but there can occasionally be **short outages or connection issues**.+
  
 **Tips if problems occur:** **Tips if problems occur:**
-  * Try **restarting your router** first.  Â +  * Try **restarting your router** first. 
-  * Ask your neighbors whether the issue is **dorm-wide** or **only affects your room**.  +  * Ask your neighbors whether the issue is **dorm-wide** or **only affects your room**.
   * Larger outages are usually **reported in the dorm’s group chat**.   * Larger outages are usually **reported in the dorm’s group chat**.
  
-When it comes to **ping** (for example, in gaming), cable isn’t the absolute best,  +When it comes to **ping**, for example in gaming, cable isn’t the absolute best,  
 but it’s **fast and stable enough** for most uses, including gaming. but it’s **fast and stable enough** for most uses, including gaming.
  
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 This is due to the strong wall insulation. This is due to the strong wall insulation.
  
-**Tip:**  Â +**Tip:** 
-  * **Balconies or terraces** usually have better reception.  +  * **Balconies or terraces** usually have better reception.
   * **Telekom** generally offers the **best coverage** inside the building.   * **Telekom** generally offers the **best coverage** inside the building.
  
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 > - Recommended plan: **250 Mbit/s** for typical use   > - Recommended plan: **250 Mbit/s** for typical use  
 > - Included: **PĂżur WLAN cable box (Wi-Fi 5 or 6)**   > - Included: **PĂżur WLAN cable box (Wi-Fi 5 or 6)**  
-> - Optional: **FRITZ!Box Cable** router (rental or own device)  Â +> - Optional: **FRITZ!Box Cable** router, rented or own device   
-> - TV via cable connection (extra cost)  +> - TV via cable connection, extra cost  
 > - Tip for shared apartments: use **DLAN adapters** for wired LAN   > - Tip for shared apartments: use **DLAN adapters** for wired LAN  
-> - Occasional outages â€“ router restart usually helps  +> - Occasional outages, router restart usually helps  
 > - Limited mobile reception, Telekom works best   > - Limited mobile reception, Telekom works best  
-> - Community hotspot available for light use  Â +> - Community hotspot available for light use