Instructions for Internet

Select operating mode

The SchunterNet provides you with a LAN connection. This can either be used to operate a (Wifi) router or to connect a single device to the network via LAN. A router has the advantage that more than one device can be used at the same time. Please note that there are technical differences between routers, access points and repeaters. They are not the same in their functionality and it is mandatory for our network that the end device is a router.

Fill out the application

Now you have to fill out the application for membership. You can find it here: Memberform (English). Please write legibly, this helps us to enter your data correctly and you not to miss any notifications!

If you choose the next possible date under connection, please note that this may be associated with additional costs, as each month started must be paid in full.
If you already know when you are moving out, you can cancel your contract automatically by specifying the month and year. If you do not do this, you must cancel your contract six weeks in advance. You can do this either directly at our office hours or by dropping the Deregistration form (termination) in our letterbox.
To find out your WAN MAC address, please read the paragraph Set up router and find out WAN MAC.
You can freely choose the user name, if you do not do this, we will do it for you.
Please do not forget the second page, date and signature.

SEPA Mandate

If you do not want to transfer money by hand every month, you can submit a SEPA mandate if your account is in the SEPA area. Simply fill out the following document: SEPA.
A completed SEPA MAndat will be rewarded by us with two small drink vouchers for the Schuntille!

Set up router and find out WAN-MAC

If you don’t use a router, you can find out your WAN MAC as follows:

  • WINDOWS:
    1. connect your computer via LAN cable to the left socket in your room
    2. press the key combination WIN + R
    3. enter cmd in the window that opens and confirm with Enter
    4. enter ipconfig/all in the window that opens
    5. find the physical address (WAN) for your network adapter
  • LINUX:
    1. connect your computer via LAN cable to the left socket in your room
    2. open the terminal
    3. enter ip a there
    4. find the WAN-MAC of your network adapter

Alternatively, the WAN MAC can be read out using Wireshark or tcpdump.

If you are using a router, you may first have to configure it as a router (not a DSL router or similar). You should also obtain your IP address dynamically. (We also recommend switching off UPnP).
Before you continue, you should be careful, otherwise you could disturb our network.
Now you can connect the WAN port of your router, usually a single port (sometimes also blue) to the left socket in your room. Now open the online interface of your router and read out the WAN-MAC address under Network. (The interface can often be accessed at http://192.168.0.1, but this is router-specific)

Please note that DSL FritzBoxes are somewhat more complex to configure. To do this, you must first set existing access via LAN and then read out the DSL MAC via the support file.

If you have problems with the configuration, you are welcome to visit us during our office hours and we will help you with the configuration.

Which router is the right one for me?

So you’ve decided to buy a router and now you want to know which model is right for you? Then it’s important to know what your requirements are. If you are only interested in a general connection, then a 300 Mbit/s router is the right choice for you. Inexpensive entry-level models include the Tenda N301 or the TP-Link TL-WR841N, while the TP-Link Archer C50 or the ASUS RT-AC85P are slightly more expensive. In addition, there are of course other, cheaper models that offer the same or a similar range, feel free to do your own research. If very fast Internet is very important to you, you can also look around for a router that supports speeds of up to one gigabit. Please note that depending on peak times, this speed may not be fully utilised!