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DiscoverIT page in My iMpact.
The Business School uses a hybrid star\bus topology in a
switched networking environment with Cat3 and Cat 5 Ethernet
that delivers 10MB and 100MB (with capability up to 1GB)
high speed Internet access throughout the school for office,
classroom, and lab computers and student laptops.
Business School office,
classroom and lab computers have
- High-speed network access through
the School's Ethernet wiring.
- Direct access to the Business
School's
file,
e-mail and
Web servers in the BUS
domain.
Login to the Business School LAN
using a faculty or staff ID is required.
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An IP address, a computer's unique identifier on
the Internet, is required for Internet access. The Business
School has a pool of IP addresses that are assigned dynamically
to workstations and laptops upon connection.
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Locations
Ethernet and power connections for laptops are in the following
locations:
- Student Labs and Student Lounge
- Kresge Library: group study rooms
- At every seat in tiered classrooms
- In the floor in flat classrooms
- Wyly Hall break-out rooms
You Will Need
- You will need an Ethernet card and an
Ethernet cable.
- We automatically broadcast our TCP/IP
settings, so all you should need to do is plug in for high speed internet
access. If you need
Ethernet Setup Instructions (PDF) or other assistance please see our
Laptop Setup
page.
- Once connected, you will have full internet
access - we do not use any firewalls.
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