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UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Personal Computer/Laptop]
UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Personal Computer/Laptop]
Question: Can I connect my laptop/personal computer to the network?
Author: Joseph Tam
Date: Sept. 14, 2011
If you want to connect to the wireless network on campus, you do not
need anything from the MathNet IT staff. The wireless network is managed
by the campus IT staff. You should look at this FAQ entry instead:
How do I use the wireless network?
Conditions
If you require cable or wired network access, your computer will have to
meet need to meet these conditions:
You must be a current MathNet user: that means
you are a recognized guests or member of this department, and
furthermore, have an approved application to use our IT facilities
to ensure
- you agree to our usage policies; and
- we have contact information for you.
Your PC/laptop has met minimum security standards:
an insecure computer compromises the security of this network,
and can cause problems for other users. Your computer should
be regularly have system updates applied.
It is also a good idea to have some anti-virus/anti-malware
installed. UBC makes Cisco AMP available for all UBC members,
free of charge.
Do you have anti-virus software that I can download and use free of charge?
Windows users could also download a free copy of
Microsoft Security Essentials.
You are not to run unauthorized services: there
are some network services that are insecure, disruptive, or
require abnormal amounts of network resources. This may include
many peer-to-peer applications, Skype supernode or unsecured
authenticated services.
You may be asked to stop, or reconfigure network services
hosted on your computer.
Follow our usage policies where applicable::
Acceptable Usage Policy
Information supplied by the user
The network port you will use: each room that has a
wired network receptacle labelled CCTxxxxxx. Please submit
this CCT# (and room location) to the IT staff.
The hardware (MAC) address of your network card:
if you are using automatic network configuration (DHCP), you'll
need to supply the MAC hardware address of your network card.
Be careful not to confuse the wireless network address with the
Ethernet card address. The MAC address is 6-hexdigit pairs formatted
like 00:08:1a:3b:c6 or 00-08-1A-3B:C6. You can use the following
methods to find your MAC address. (If you can't figure out which
entry applies, send the entire output.)
(Linux: using command line)
/sbin/ifconfig -a
(Windows: using command line terminal cme.exe)
ipconfig /all
(MacOSX: using command line)
ifconfig -a
(MacOSX: using System Preferences)
Network
=> (choose Ethernet interface from left menu)
=> Advanced ...
=> Hardware
=> ... read MAC Address ...
If you require a static (manual) network address, please inform
the IT staff.
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