University staff must register for access to the University dial-in modem service. There is a 4 hour session limit and a 20 minute idle timeout period.
The number to dial is (02) 4985 4888
Note: STD charges apply if dialing in from outside the local call area
It is recommended that instructions on setting up the proxy server in your browser are followed to enable access to library databases and web pages.
Your Uni_ID (abc123) should be used as the username. The password is the same as the password used to access the internet when on campus.
The following documents are step by step instructions on how to set up a modem account on your computer to connect to the University of Newcastle.