Networking at Biology
Answers to general connectivity questions can be found here:
- Laptop and desktop networking
- Server and printer networking
- Off-campus networking
- About wireless networking
Remote desktop access
Remote access methods allow you to control your computer from home or on the road. This section details methods for secure access of various platforms:
- Secure VNC (Mac OS X)
- Apple Remote Desktop (Mac OS X)
- Microsoft Remote Desktop (Windows)
Hardware address
Connecting a device to the Biology network may require that you submit unique identification information about your computer. This is called the hardware address. There are different methods for finding this address information, which depend upon your device and operating system.
IP address
When your computer or other device is connected to the campus network, you may need to know its IP address for purposes of file sharing, or to enable other services.
- Mac OS X
- Windows 2000 or XP Professional
- Linux or generic UNIX platform
- Print server (e.g. HP JetDirect)
File sharing
File sharing services make your documents and data available to others over the network. Some services require authentication (username and password) while others do not. This section describes what the service is, how it is enabled, and how others can safely and securely access your computer through the enabled service.
- Mac OS X
- Windows XP Professional
- Linux or generic UNIX platform
Wireless
The AirSAS wireless networking setup uses 802.1X (PennKey) authentication. This section explains how to connect to the AirSAS wireless network:
