Connecting Your Own Computer to the Electronic Campus

The correct URL for connecting to the electronic campus is
 
http://www.udel.edu/topics/ethernet/
 
Your web browser should take you there automatically. If not, click on the URL above.

Connection Requirements | Installation Help
Activating the Connection | Help and Further Information

Connect your computer directly to the award-winning University of Delaware network from your Residence Hall room for the fastest and most direct access to campus information, your electronic mail account, and information stored around the world on the Internet!

Use your computer to connect to a universe of information! For example, you can

• learn about campus events

• send electronic mail to friends on- and off-campus

• look up information about upcoming classes

• research a subject using resources around the world.

You need an Ethernet board and a licensed copy of network software. You also need to request that the network connection be activated.

If you purchase unsupported boards or software, your system may not work properly in our network environment.

Windows 95 systems:

The University supports

• NE-2000 compatible 10BaseT Ethernet Boards, available at the Computer Department of the University Bookstore or from other vendors.

• The Windows 95 TCP/IP Networking software, included as part of the operating system.

• The OnNet suite of client software including telnet, gopher, ftp, Netscape, and other utilities--available at the Technology Solutions Center or the Information Technologies Help Desk (both located in 002 Smith Hall) and major campus computing sites.

Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, or DOS systems:

The University supports

• NE-2000 compatible 10BaseT Ethernet Boards, available at the Computer Department of the University Bookstore or from other vendors.

• The OnNet software suite, including both the TCP/IP software and the suite of client software (telnet, gopher, ftp, Netscape, and other utilities), available at the Technology Solutions Center or the Information Technologies Help Desk (both located in 002 Smith Hall) and major campus computing sites.

Apple Macintosh systems:

The University supports

• 10BaseT Ethernet Adapters and 10BaseT Ethernet Boards available at the Computer Department of the University Bookstore or from other vendors.

• MacTCP and Open Transport Networking software. MacTCP is used by older Macintosh systems; Open Transport is included with the most recent Macintosh models and will also work with older systems.

• Client software including telnet, gopher, ftp, Netscape, and other utilities--available at the Technology Solutions Center or the Information Technologies Help Desk (both located in 002 Smith Hall) and major campus computing sites.

For pre-purchase advice about hardware and software issues, contact the Technology Solutions Center (831-8895 or tsc-info@udel.edu).

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Assistance is available for all students using supported hardware and software. The exact support available depends on when and where you purchased your computer and Ethernet board.

If you would like to have your ethernet card and network software installed, call User Services at (302) 831-8442 to make an appointment. Installations will begin on August 12.

During Residence Hall check-in

If you order your computer, board, and software from the Computer Department of the University Bookstore during June and July, all parts will be installed for you when you pick up your computer during Residence Hall check-in. If you order a system or purchase an Ethernet board from the Computer Department of the University Bookstore after July 31, or have purchased supported hardware from another vendor, University staff will be available to install and test the board and software during Residence Hall check-in. Bring your board, computer, documentation, and proof-of-purchase with you.

Staff will also be at the Bob Carpenter Center on freshman move-in day, September 1, 9:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

During the school year

When the University is in session, University staff will be available to assist you with installation of supported Ethernet boards and software. If you need assistance, contact the Information Technologies Help Desk (831-6000 or consult@udel.edu). If the Help Desk staff cannot answer your question in e-mail or on the telephone, they will refer you to one of four campus locations to which you can bring your computer and Ethernet board for assistance.

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Submit a form via the World Wide Web, to request the connection. You will be notified by e-mail when your connection is activated.

You can also use the same web page to check on the status of your connection request, activate your IP number, pass ECCE, and set your password on Copland and Strauss.

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Contact the Information Technologies Help Desk (831-6000 or consult@udel.edu) to arrange for assistance.

For further information:

• Select this link to request a network connection.

• For advice before you buy:
  Technology Solutions Center
  002 Smith Hall
  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
  (302) 831-8895
  tsc-info@udel.edu
  http://www.tsc.udel.edu

• To purchase hardware or software:
  Computer Department of the University Bookstore
  General Services Building (Southern Corner)
  Lower Level, Perkins Student Center
  (302) 831-3530
  comp-war@udel.edu
  

• For assistance with computer, network, or software problems:
  Information Technologies Help Center
  (302) 831-6000
  consult@udel.edu

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© University of Delaware, July 1996.
Last Updated: September 3, 1996
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