Connecting Workstations on Campus
Last updated
October 27, 2009 2:54:13 PM PDT
Follow these instructions to connect a computer to the campus wired (Ethernet) network.
As part of its Next Generation Network, high-speed Ethernet connections located in offices and labs facilitate UCSD's research and educational goals. To connect a computer to the campus wired (Ethernet) network:
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Look over UCSD's minimum network connection standards and make sure your computer meets them, including:
- Anti-virus software
- Firewall software
- Up-to-date, patchable operating system software
- Check with your department's system administrator. Many system administrators handle machine registration for their local areas.
- If your department doesn't have a system administrator, fill out a registration form for each computer you want to register. The ACT hostmaster will return your IP address and host name.
- If you don't have an active wall jack for each computer you want to use, check if your department does its own wiring. If so, ask your department to install and activate the wall jack.
- If your department uses ACT's wiring services:
- Ask your supervisor for an index number to recharge the cost of activation or installation.
- Fill out ACT’s online Customer Service Request (CSR) form.
Select your operating system to configure your computer to use on the campus wired (Ethernet) network:
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