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IS MY COMPUTER READY FOR SIUC RESIDENCE HALLS?

Getting your Windows computer ready for SIUC Checklist.

Step 1

Download all CRITICAL UPDATES from Microsoft.com.
- Open Internet Explorer
- Click on Tools
- Select Windows Updates. It will walk you through the process of installing Windows Updates.
  
  http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate

Step 2

Install Microsoft Anti Spyware and Run to remove spyware and malware from your machine.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Step 3

Install AdAware and Spybot on your computer and Run to make sure you don’t have spyware or malware on your machine.

http://www.download.com/

Step 4

If you are pre-registered and have a SIUC Network ID, Uninstall the virus protection you have on your computer. Download and install McAfee VirusScan. It is free to all SIUC students, faculty and staff. It is the only anti-virus software that the SIUC Computer Support Center will support.

http://ftp.siu.edu

Step 5

Enable Windows firewall by going to Start, Settings, Control Panel and Security Center.

Step 6

Enable automatic Windows Updates by right clicking on My Computer, Clicking on Properties, and Automatic Updates.

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What You Will Need

HOW TO CONFIGURE RezNet

FOR 1 COMPUTER

Each computer will need an Ethernet network card installed, most modern computers have this installed on the motherboard. Plug your cat-5 cable directly into the network jack and into your computer. Open up your web browser, Internet Explorer or recommended Firefox. This should bring you to the "Rez-Net Welcome" page. Complete the step by step guide on this page. Once you have completed all of the steps you are finished and may now begin using the Cisco Clean Access system.

FOR 2 OR MORE COMPUTERS

You will need a hub or switch, and at least three standard cat-5 cables. One cable will be used for the uplink from the switch or hub to the Ethernet jack in your room, and one cable will go from the hub or switch to each computer. Instructions for configuring your hub or switch should be included in its packaging. Switches are obtainable via the "Rez-Net Welcome" page from Network Engineering.

Rez-Net Swtich sale page

Step-by-Step Rez-Net documentation

Wireless Access

The SIUC outside campus and many of the major buildings have wireless access. The residence halls do not have wireless access. For information on how to download and access wireless go to:

http://wireless.it.siu.edu

Wireless Printing

Printing documents in black white or color can be done from multiple printers located across campus. This is accessible by using the campus wireless network or by using your desktop computer in any of the residence halls on campus.

For more details go to:

http://infotech.siuc.edu/oldclc/print/index.htm

Wireless Access Maps

http://infotech.siuc.edu/neteng/Wireless/Wireless.htm

SalukiNet

For information on SalukiNet or your SalukiNet PIN number, grades, class schedules, financial aid, and Bursar go to:

http://salukinet.siu.edu

BUT I FORGOT MY Network ID or My Password!

The Computer Support Center must have a photo ID to assist you with your Network ID or to change your password. If you find you are unable to access your account, come to the IT Computer Support Center (Mon-Fri 8am-4:15pm) in the Northwest Annex, A wing, room 137 or the Student Help Desk in Faner 1025 (Mon-Fri 11am-4pm) with a photo ID and we can unlock and/or reset your password.

Network ID Password/Passphrase Guidelines

http://www.infotech.siuc.edu/security/idpolicies/NetworkIDPasswordGuidelines.html

CURRENT PASSWORD RESTRICTIONS

As of April 2006, the Auditor General of the State of Illinois has set forth the following password guidelines that all SIUC Network ID users must adhere to. The password must:

Be eight or more characters in length. (maximum size is 255 characters)
Include at least one upper and at least one lower case letter
Include at least one number
Include at least one special character. Allowable characters include the following:
- ~ ! @ # ^ & * ( ) _ + - { } [ ] , . ? /
- DO NOT use the percent character ( % )as this will not be accepted.

HELPFUL WEB SITES

Order RezNet Switch and Cables

https://websec.it.siu.edu/util/sales.html
To change your Network ID password

https://websec.it.siu.edu/util/passwd.html
Information Technology Homepage

www.infotech.siuc.edu
Index of Documentation - find the answers to many of your IT related questions here

www.infotech.siuc.edu/docs/docindex.htm
Information about Spyware and the removal tool AdAware

www.infotech.siuc.edu/docs/pages/adwrin.htm
Instructions on installing/upgrading to the current version of McAfee Virus Scan

http://infotech.siuc.edu/oldcsc/*howto/windows/mcafee8_install.html
Directory of Services provided by IT

www.infotech.siuc.edu/docs/pages/direct.htm
Where to find a computer lab on campus

www.infotech.siuc.edu/oldclc/complabs/index.htm
Technology Enhanced Teaching Facilities on campus

http://www.infotech.siuc.edu/oldclc/list.htm

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