College School Network Connection Issues

school / education jokes made to make me laugh

When I was in college, I needed to connect to the school's network from my own computer in my dorm room. I knew there was a dial-up number that would allow me to log in and run limited commands. All I needed to know was the number. So I called the help desk.

Me: "I'm trying to access the University's network from my computer in my dorm room. Can you help me?"

Help Desk: "Which lab are you in?"

Me: "I'm not in a lab. I'm in my room."

Help Desk: "Then you're not on the network."

Me: "But I want to connect over the phone line. What number do I need to dial?"

Help Desk: "You need to call [phone number of help desk]."

Me: "No, that's your phone number. I need a dial-up number for the computer."

Help Desk: "I don't understand. What are you trying to do?"

Me: "I want to connect my computer to the school's network through the dial-up."

Help Desk: "Why don't you use a computer in the lab?"

Me: "That would defeat the purpose of having a computer in my room."

Help Desk: "Well, your computer is not connected to the school network."