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Information for Individual Users
Connecting to the Network
How do I connect my computer to the Network?
How do I get an IP Address?
Can I choose any IP Address
How do I register my MAC address?
How can I find my MAC address
Do I need to buy anything?
Where can I buy a Network Card?
How do I configure my computer?
Do you provide Wireless Connectivity?
What kind of Network Card should I buy?
Should I get a Wireless Card or an Ethernet Card?
What is the difference between the two?
Where can I use my computer?
Can I use my laptop anywhere?
Where do I plug in?
Do you support "Roaming"?
Is the network Secure?
Should I worry about my privacy?
Can you help me setup my computer?
Can I use Peer To Peer Software?
What is the policy on Copyrighted Material?
Information for Administrators
Connecting to the Network
How can our department connect to the Network?
How do we get IP Addresses?
Can I choose any IP Address
How do we register our MAC addresses?
How do we find our MAC addresses?
Do we need to buy anything?
Where can we buy Network cards for our computers?
What kind of Network Cards should we buy?
Should we get Wireless Cards or Ethernet Cards?
What is the difference between the two?
How do we configure our computers?
Where can we use our computers?
Can we use our laptops anywhere?
Where do we plug them into?
Do you provide Wireless Connectivity?
How can we get wireless connectivity in our department?
Do you support "Roaming"?
Is the network Secure?
Should we worry about privacy?
Can you help us setup our computers?
Can we use Peer To Peer Software?
What is the policy on Copyrighted Material?
- Answers Information for Individual Users Connecting to the Network How do I connect my computer to the Network?
How do I get an IP Address?
Can I choose any IP Address? No you may not choose your own IP address. In fact, picking any IP Address has the potential to cause more harm than good. CORE Resources considers this "stealing of network resources" and will render your network card inoperable on the network. A Security Incident Report will be created and your PC or laptop will be found. A decision is then made as to whether your connection can be reactivated or if further action is to be taken against you. The best thing to do is one of the following:
How do I register my MAC address? Every device connected to the network has to have a unique Media Access Control address or MAC address. To receive an IP address, a user must have their MAC address registered.
How can I find my MAC address or Hardware address? An Ethernet card hardware or adapter address (or MAC address) is a unique, 12-digit, hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) number that looks something like 0260.8C3B.7A21 or 02:60:8C:3B:7A:21 or 02-60-8C-3B-7A-21. Because it is unique, it is what identifies your computer on the network. All computers, regardless of operating system, must be registered in order to be permitted access to the network. Users will be required to provide their computer's hardware address when registering. On many Ethernet adapter cards, the hardware address is printed on a sticker located on the card itself. If the address is not printed on the card or on any of the documentation that came with the card or your computer, there are still ways to find the address. To help you find your MAC address, click on one of the links below... PC Macintosh Do I need to buy anything? Most modern PCs and Macintosh desktop computers and laptops already come configured with a built in Ethernet network card. If your computer came configured with a network card, you are all set. You need to get Ethernet patch cables (also known as Cat-5 or Category-5 cable) if they did not come with the computer. CORE Resources is only responsible for patching the connections in your office to the network equipment in the data closet. Where can I buy a Network Card? If you need to purchase a network card, you can go to a local CompUSA or your favorite computer vendor and purchase a 10/100 FastEthernet Network Card. If you need wireless connectivity, you will need an 802.11b or WiFi compliant Wireless network card. Please consult one of the following groups before making a purchasing decision:
If you still have questions or if you are unable to get your computer connected to the network, you can contact our office via email or by calling 212-305-0256 (x5-0256) and ask for the operations manager. How do I configure my computer? Connecting your computer to the CPMC Data network should not be performed by an individual user. You should seek help from one of the following groups:
Do you provide Wireless Connectivity? CORE Resources provides Wireless Network Connectivity via the Rome network, available currently in limited parts of the campus. The system is comprised of strategically placed Wireless Access Points or APs at various locations throughout the CPMC campus. To access the wireless network, you need a compatible Wireless network card that is 802.11b or WiFi compliant. Users must set the Network ID to "Rome". This is also known as an ESSID or SSID. Rome does not support so called "Broadcast" Network IDs. Some departments have implemented wireless connectivity for specialized applications. Please contact your department's business office for more information. What kind of Network Card should I buy? CORE Resources recommends Intel or 3Com network cards. Prices range from $45.00 and up depending on features. If you need a Wireless network card for your laptop, we recommend the Cisco Aironet 350 Wireless Card. This is the card we support for connectivity to the Rome network, our Wireless network. You may purchase other manufacturer's network cards, but we may not be able to support your particular brand. Your card should still be able to work with the Rome system, but you must get support from the documentation that came with your card, your peers or local computer user groups. Should I get a Wireless Card or an Ethernet Card? Get an Ethernet card. However, if you can afford it, also get a wireless card for your laptop so you can use the wireless network where available. What is the difference between the two? Literally speaking, the Wireless card makes a connection to the data network without using a patch cable or wire. Although there is no cable between the network card and the network itself, there is no distinction between a wired and a wireless connection other than speed. Currently wireless cards can connect up to 11Mb/s as opposed to connection speeds of 100 Mb/s and 1000 Mb/s for wired Ethernet. With a wired or standard Ethernet connection, you must have a physical cable patched between your computer and the data network at all times. Where can I use my computer? You can use your computer anywhere on the campus and in many remote locations. If you need to know if there is connectivity at your location, please contact CORE Resources. Can I use my laptop anywhere? Your laptop may be used anywhere on campus and remote sites. If you only have wireless capabilities, your coverage area is much smaller. To find out the current footprint of the Rome Wireless Network, please visit the Rome home page. Where do I plug in? Although you are encouraged not to plug in yourself, if you have been instructed to do it yourself, you will find data connection outlets with an identifiable icon label on them. They are usually red or blue in color and look similar to a telephone connection. Connecting an Ethernet network card to a telephone outlet can cause severe and irreparable damage to your network card and/or your computer. Do you support "Roaming"? Roaming is supported. You may use your Laptop or portable computing device anywhere in the campus. You can use the Wireless Rome Network or a wired Ethernet connection. However, your MAC Address must be registered with CORE Resources Is the network Secure? While CORE Resources makes every attempt to make the network as secure as possible, you should be aware of the following facts:
Should I worry about my privacy? Yes, you should protect your privacy at all times. You must always be vigilant about potential security violations or attempts. If you ever feel that the security of your system or network connectivity has been compromised, please contact the Network and Systems Security group. You may also reach them via the Helpdesk by calling extension x5-HELP (x5-3257) from inside the campus or from outside at 212-305-4357 and provide as much information as possible. Can you help me setup my computer? Yes you can get help from one of the following groups:
Can I use Peer to Peer Software? Although it is not quite prohibited, you are DISCOURAGED from using such software. This includes, but is not limited to, Kazaa, Gnutella, Morpheus, Napster and others. If you still feel compelled to run such software, at least consider taking the following steps:
The University and the Hospital Network Groups have adopted a policy to restrict outbound bandwith per IP address to a total of 2 Mb/s total persistent bandwidth and will automatically disable a workstation violating this policy. You should also consider the following question regarding Copyrighted Materials and Intellectual Property. For more information, contact one of the following groups:
What is the policy on Copyrighted Material? Possesion and / or distribution of Copyrighted Material and Intellectual Property is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the owner. Commercial Software such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Norton AntiVirus, is protected by US and International Copyright and Patent laws. Music, commonly distributed on CD's and shared over The Internet as ATRAC3 and MP3 files are usually protected under these laws. Images, Pictures, Motion Pictures and Movies are also protected by similar laws and are also strictly prohibited unless you have written authorization to distribute such software. Even if you have the right to possess and / or distribute such property, it may be against Hospital or University policies covering acceptable use or bandwidth abuse. If you have questions regarding these issues, we ask that you to refer to local, state, federal and international laws for help with these issues. Minimally, carefully read the copyright statements contained in most software packages, music and motion picture media. Information for Administrators Connecting to the Network How can our department connect to the Network?
How do we get IP Addresses?
Can I choose any IP Address? No you may not choose your own IP addresses. Selecting any IP Address has the potential to cause more harm than good. CORE Resources considers this "stealing of network resources" and will render your network connections inoperable on the network. A Security Incident Report will be created and your PCs or laptops will be found. A decision is then made as to whether your connections can be reactivated or if further action is to be taken against your department. The best thing to do is one of the following:
How do we register our MAC addresses? Every device connected to the network has to have a unique Media Access Control address or MAC address. To receive an IP address, a user must have their MAC address registered.
How do we find our MAC addresses or Hardware addresses? An Ethernet card hardware or adapter address (or MAC address) is a unique, 12-digit, hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) number that looks something like 0260.8C3B.7A21 or 02:60:8C:3B:7A:21 or 02-60-8C-3B-7A-21. Because it is unique, it is what identifies your computer on the network. All computers, regardless of operating system, must be registered in order to be permitted access to the network. Users will be required to provide their computer's hardware address when registering. On many Ethernet adapter cards, the hardware address is printed on a sticker located on the card itself. If the address is not printed on the card or on any of the documentation that came with the card or your computer, there are still ways to find the address. To help you find your MAC addresses, click on one of the links below... PC Macintosh Do we need to buy anything? Most modern PCs and Macintosh desktop computers and laptops already come configured with a built in Ethernet network card. If your computers came configured with network cards, you are all set. You need to get Ethernet patch cables (also known as Cat-5 or Category-5 cable) if they did not come with your computers. CORE Resources is only responsible for patching the connections in your office to the network equipment in the data closet. Where can we buy Network Cards for our computers? If you need to purchase network cards, we suggest you go to a local CompUSA or your favorite computer vendor and purchase 10/100 FastEthernet Network Cards. If you need wireless connectivity, you will need an 802.11b or WiFi compliant Wireless network cards. What kind of Network Cards should we buy? CORE Resources recommends Intel or 3Com network cards. Prices range from $45.00 and up depending on features. If you need a Wireless network card for your laptop, we recommend the Cisco Aironet 350 Wireless Card. This is the card we support for connectivity to the Rome network, our Wireless campus network. You may purchase other manufacturer's network cards, but we may not be able to support your particular brand. Your card should still be able to work with the Rome system, but you must get support from the documentation that came with your card, your peers or local computer user groups. Should we get Wireless Cards or an Ethernet Cards? Get Ethernet cards. However, if you can afford it, also get a wireless cards for your laptops so users can use the wireless network where available. What is the difference between the two? Literally speaking, the Wireless card makes a connection to the data network without using a patch cable or wire. Although there is no cable between the network card and the network itself, there is no distinction between a wired and a wireless connection other than speed. Currently wireless cards can connect up to 11Mb/s as opposed to connection speeds of 100 Mb/s and 1000 Mb/s for wired Ethernet. With a wired or standard Ethernet connection, you must have a physical cable patched between your computer and the data network at all times. How do we configure our computers? You should seek help from one of the following groups:
Where can we use our computers? You can use your computers anywhere on the campus and in many remote locations. If you need to know if there is connectivity at your location, please contact CORE Resources. Can we use our laptops anywhere? Your laptops may be used anywhere on campus and remote sites. If you only have wireless capabilities, your coverage area is much smaller. To find out the current footprint of the Rome Wireless Network, please visit the Rome home page. Where do we plug in? Although you are encouraged not to plug in yourself, if you have been instructed to do it yourself, you will find data connection outlets with an identifiable icon label on them. They are usually red or blue in color and look similar to a telephone connection. Connecting an Ethernet network card to a telephone outlet can cause severe and irreparable damage to your network card and/or your computer. Do you provide Wireless Connectivity? CORE Resources provides Wireless Network Connectivity via the Rome network, available currently in limited parts of the campus. The system is comprised of strategically placed Wireless Access Points or APs at various locations throughout the CPMC campus. To access the wireless network, you need a compatible Wireless network card that is 802.11b or WiFi compliant. Users must set the Network ID to "Rome". This is also known as an ESSID or SSID. Rome does not support so called "Broadcast" Network IDs. Some departments have implemented wireless connectivity for specialized applications. Please contact your department's business office for more information. How can we get Wireless connectivity for our department? CORE Resources can install and manage Wireless network connectivity via the Rome network for your department. Your department will need to purchase all the necessary equipment. CORE Resources will, after a meeting with your department, conduct a wireless survey and provide a quote for the necessary equipment to be purchased. Do you support "Roaming"? Roaming is supported. You may use your Laptop or portable computing device anywhere in the campus. You can use the Wireless Rome Network or a wired Ethernet connection. However, your MAC Address must be registered with CORE Resources Is the network Secure? While CORE Resources makes every attempt to make the network as secure as possible, you should be aware of the following facts:
Should we worry about our privacy? Yes, you should protect your privacy at all times. You must always be vigilant about potential security violations or violation attempts. If you ever feel that the security of your system or network connectivity has been compromised, please contact the Network and Systems Security group. You may also reach them via the Helpdesk by calling extension x5-HELP (x5-3257) from inside the campus or from outside at 212-305-4357 and provide as much information as possible. Can you help us setup our computers? Yes you can get help from one of the following groups:
Can I use Peer to Peer Software? Although it is not quite prohibited, you are DISCOURAGED from using such software. This includes, but is not limited to, Kazaa, Gnutella, Morpheus, Napster and others. If you still feel compelled to run such software, at least consider taking the following steps:
The University and the Hospital Network Groups have adopted a policy to restrict outbound bandwith per IP address to a total of 2 Mb/s total persistent bandwidth and will automatically disable a workstation violating this policy. You should also consider the following question regarding Copyrighted Materials and Intellectual Property. For more information, contact one of the following groups:
What is the policy on Copyrighted Material? Possession and / or distribution of Copyrighted Material and Intellectual Property is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the owner. Commercial Software such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office and Norton AntiVirus, is protected by US and International Copyright and Patent laws. Music, commonly distributed on CD's and shared over The Internet as ATRAC3 and MP3 files, is usually protected under these laws. Images, pictures, motion pictures and movies are also protected by similar laws. Sharing of all such copyrighted material is strictly prohibited unless you have written authorization to distribute it. Even if you have the right to possess and / or distribute such property, it may be against Hospital or University policies covering acceptable use or bandwidth abuse. If you have questions regarding these issues, we ask that you to refer to local, state, federal and international laws for help with these issues. Minimally, carefully read the copyright statements contained in most software packages, music and motion picture media. |
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