In this section, you'll find the short version of what you'll need to become a connected member
of the Iowa State University electronic community. More details can be found by following
the relevant links or by visiting the pertinent sections of the AIT website.
Getting Your Network-ID
Current students and full-time faculty and staff are eligible
for a Network-ID. With your Net- ID, you'll get an email
account, disk space, and access to online information and
services. To register for a Net-ID, you'll need your red
ISUCard. Online, stop by http://asw.iastate.edu/. In
person, visit the Solution Center in 195 Durham Center.
Your Computer Connection
Residence System. Ethernet connections are active in all
residence hall rooms and Frederiksen Court apartments. This
high-speed connection enables you to communicate from your
personal computer (with an Ethernet card) directly to campus
computers and the Internet with always-on availability, and
without tying up your telephone line.
Schilletter and University Village (SUV). DSL (Digital
Subscriber Line) service is available in Schilletter and University
Village (SUV) apartments. DSL is an always-on connection that
extends the campus network to your apartment and also links you to
the Internet from your Ethernet-ready computer.
Wireless Service. Wireless networking for use with
laptops and PDAs is available at many locations across campus,
both inside buildings and outside. Check out the current list of wireless
locations.
Campus Offices. If the Ethernet jack in your office
is not already active, contact Telecommunications
(515.294.8585). In some buildings, you may also need to request
an IP address.
Off-Campus/PPP. To connect from off-campus, you have
the option of connecting via modem to campus computers and the
Internet by using Iowa State's Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
service.
Other ISPs. If you wish to connect to the Internet
from off-campus and do not wish to use the university as your
Internet service provider (ISP), you have other options
including local ISPs, cable modem service, or DSL service.
Local dialup ISPs are often used by commuting students to
connect to Iowa State rather than dialing long distance to the
campus in Ames. Cable modem service is offered through most
cable TV providers. DSL service offered off-campus requires
coordination and billing from the telephone company, the DSL
carrier, and the ISP.
Reading Email
To check your email on the Web, visit AIT's WebMail site. You can
also use any other email client software (Eudora, Outlook,
Outlook Express, etc.). For more details, stop by the Email section.
Welcome to Our Community
As a member of Iowa State's electronic community, you have
access to a vast array of resources on- and off-campus. Like
any other community, some guidelines exist to promote acequate
access to facilities and good resource management. The most
general policy covering use of computers is the
Code of Computer Ethics and Acceptable Use Policy,
required reading for anyone using Iowa State's computer resources.
In addition, you'll want to make sure your computer is
protected on the network. Anti-virus software is a critical
component in the computing environment. Iowa State provides
site- licensed anti-virus software to you at nocharge, which you
can find in the Downloads
section.
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