Difference between revisions of "Networks at the U of M"
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==Networks at the U of M== | ==Networks at the U of M== | ||
The U of M has subscribed to AT&T Global Network Services. For local access network, U of M use both wired and wireless network with routers. Both of the connections are provided to staffs and students. | The U of M has subscribed to AT&T Global Network Services. For local access network, U of M use both wired and wireless network with routers. Both of the connections are provided to staffs and students. | ||
| − | Wired connection is categorized by providing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_address MAC address] or not. Computers in laboratories, offices, and classes are filtered by MAC address. Members of a faculty and staffs can have this connection with their own computer. There is wired connection provided for students with their own laptop in some computer laboratory | + | Wired connection is categorized by providing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_address MAC address] or not. Computers in laboratories, offices, and classes are filtered by MAC address. Members of a faculty and staffs can have this connection with their own computer. There is wired connection provided for students with their own laptop in some computer laboratory. Although students do not need to provide MAC address, they need to bring their own [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_over_twisted_pair RJ-45] cable. Another way to have wired connection as students is using laboratory computers with university [http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/index.html accounts]. |
| − | Wireless connection is opened to every one who has university account. There are two provided wireless connections - ''uofm'' and ''uofm-secure''. | + | Wireless connection is opened to every one who has university account. There are two provided wireless connections - ''uofm'' and ''uofm-secure''. Few years ago, ''uofm'' was main wireless connection provided to students. Since ''uofm-secure'' has been become main wireless connection, ''uofm'' becomes temporary connection. |
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| + | Network connection for staff is limited to machines which are provided MAC address to Information Services and Technology (IST). If they changed or want to connect more computers, they must to provide new computer's MAC address because MAC address is an unique ID for a network device. | ||
====For students==== | ====For students==== | ||
| − | + | Students have two way to connect wired network. First way is using a own laptop. The places can be found on [http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/connect/index.html here]. Second is using a computer in laboratory. Since the computers in laboratories have network connection already, students only need to login in with UM login ID. Information about UM ID can be found on [http://umanitoba.ca/computing/ist/accounts/index.html IST accounts] page. | |
Revision as of 17:28, 7 December 2009
COMP1260 > Computers and Networks
IntroductionNetworks at the U of M Network is a connection among objects for the purpose of communication. Computer networks is a connection of computers. The importance has been highly increased not only that most works rely on computers but also that many students has their own laptop. In fact, the University makes 'uofm-secure' be connected by students as well, since they realized 'uofm' wireless connection cannot handle many connections at the same time.
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...by studentswired is not supported 'uofm' is slow and hard to connect 'uofm-secure' is really secure because it kicks me off. </td> </tr> </table> Networks at the U of MThe U of M has subscribed to AT&T Global Network Services. For local access network, U of M use both wired and wireless network with routers. Both of the connections are provided to staffs and students. Wired connection is categorized by providing MAC address or not. Computers in laboratories, offices, and classes are filtered by MAC address. Members of a faculty and staffs can have this connection with their own computer. There is wired connection provided for students with their own laptop in some computer laboratory. Although students do not need to provide MAC address, they need to bring their own RJ-45 cable. Another way to have wired connection as students is using laboratory computers with university accounts. Wireless connection is opened to every one who has university account. There are two provided wireless connections - uofm and uofm-secure. Few years ago, uofm was main wireless connection provided to students. Since uofm-secure has been become main wireless connection, uofm becomes temporary connection.
Wired NetworkThe wired network has generally faster connection speed than wireless; however, there is a disadvantage to use with own computer in U of M. For staffs, they need to provide their MAC address, which is an unique ID of a network device. For students, they need to bring their own RJ-45 cable.
For staffsNetwork connection for staff is limited to machines which are provided MAC address to Information Services and Technology (IST). If they changed or want to connect more computers, they must to provide new computer's MAC address because MAC address is an unique ID for a network device.
For studentsStudents have two way to connect wired network. First way is using a own laptop. The places can be found on here. Second is using a computer in laboratory. Since the computers in laboratories have network connection already, students only need to login in with UM login ID. Information about UM ID can be found on IST accounts page.
Wireless Networkuofmuofm-secureReferences
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