Personal Laptops

Connecting your Personal Laptop

Laptops must be able to work on 220/240-volts, 50-cycle current. Many US laptops will in fact work on 100/240-volts, 50/60-cycle current which is sufficient for the Italian system.
If your computer only works on 110/120-volts, 60-cycle current, you will need a small transformer in order to use it overseas. Transformers are available in most US electronic stores.
Whether or not your laptop needs a transformer, you will need an adaptor specially designed for the Italian electrical outlets. These can be purchased in the US at stores that carry travel accessories.

Internet access

Students may choose to bring their laptops from home for use on the SUF campus’ wireless network. Please note the following:

Laptops cannot be directly connected to the broadband network or phone lines on the SUF campus but can be used with our wireless network.
Most host families will probably not allow the use of their phone lines for computer assess due to the high cost of telephone services but students may be able to make special arrangements with the family.
Students living in apartments usually do not have access to an internet line.