Why won my PC game, X-Box, Playstation, etc won work in the dorms?
The Residential Network (ResNet) was not designed for gaming and nor is the campus network in general. If you need to have your gaming application access the network, UT Arlington Housing will allow you to subscribe with Time Warner to get a cable modem installed in your room. The campus network is not intended for gaming purposes. OIT currently does not have any problems with the residents using the network for game playing as long as such activity does not create any network problems. But unfortunately, OIT does not have the personnel or resources to effectively support online gaming. While OIT does not do anything with the intention of preventing or impairing online gaming via UTA network, there are changes to the network implemented (primarily involving security issues ) from time to time and these changes could have an effect on online gaming in general. At this point, OIT is not in a position to make a determination as to if these changes have impacted your gaming experience or n
