Residence Halls Network Services

Residence Halls Connectivity Requirements, Process and Restrictions

Introduction

All residence halls are connected to the WPUNJnet backbone and all its resources including the Internet. With a computer that complies with the University's Residence Halls network requirements, students have now full access to the Internet, the "Exchange" student e-mail system, the University's library catalog, etc.

Minimum Requirements

    PC/Notebook platforms

• Intel or AMD 1.0 GHz or higher class CPU
• 512 MB RAM minimum for XP
• 40 Gigabite
• IE 6 and 7 / Firefox 2
• Windows XP/Vista
• An RJ-45 CAT 5 twisted pair Ethernet network cable (10-15 ft. long)
• Antivirus installed and up to date (provided by University free of charge during the Cisco clean access client authetication software installation)
• Cisco Clean Access Agent (provided by the University automatically when you first access the network)
  
  
• Network interface for PCs only (supported by the helpdesk):
  Any built-in Ethernet or a major brand (ex. Intel, 3Com, etc.) Ethernet adapter card.
  
  
• Network interface for Noteboooks only:
  Any built-in Ethernet interface.
   

    Mac/Notebook platforms

• Power Mac G4/G5 or Intel based Mac
• 512 MB RAM (minimum)
• IE/Firefox
• Mac OS 9.X or 10.X
• An RJ-45 CAT 5 twisted pair Ethernet network cable (10-15 ft. long)
• Any built-in Ethernet interface or Ethernet adapter card.
  

Support / Authentication Process

In order to expedite and secure all access to the ResNet and all other campus computing resources, NHS has adopted a new authentication process. All resident students are required to follow this authentication process to gain ResNet access. To simplify this process NHS has created a new support workshop centrally located to the residence halls. The new ResNet Workshop will provide all ResNet students with the needed technical support in order to join the ResNet.

For any inquiries about residence hall's connectivity call ResNet at ext. 3967 or e-mail us at resnet@wpunj.edu .

Restrictions

All students utilizing the Residence Hall Network must NOT engage in activity outside the limits of access that have been authorized for them. This includes but is not limited to:

• Setting up any served based host system for commercial use.
• Setting up any FTP servers for copyrighted music material, games and application software.(ex. MP3's).
• Setting up any game servers without proper authorization and for outside domain access.
• Registering a "personal" domain using the University's addressing scheme.
• Tampering with the Residence Hall Network.
• Extending access to others by tampering with the Residence Hall Network.
• Using the Residence Hall Network to commit data access security violations.

Note: All students must abide by the above restrictions and are required to follow the University's Computing Policies and Guidelines. Failures to do to will result in the suspension of all computing resource access and legal prosecution.

If you have any questions about any of the above, please contact Information Systems / Network and Hardware Services at x2304.