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RESNET
RESNET
Policies
Southeast provides Internet access for each student living in campus
residence halls via a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection. Connecting to a large
high speed network shared by thousands of other personal computers is
inherently different from connecting to the Internet at home via an ISP.
Management of such a network requires strict adherence to a set of
policies that help insure the integrity of the network.
Southeast's Information Technology Department manages the residential
network (ResNet) with the knowledge that it is primarily intended for use
in academic pursuits. To help insure proper operation of ResNet, please
review and adhere to the following policies:
Network connections must be made with a Category 5 Ethernet cable
directly between your computer’s network interface card and the wall jack.
No intervening hubs, switches, routers, wireless equipment, or other
networking devices may be used.
Computers attached to the Residential Network (ResNet) must have all
relevant operating system security patches installed. For Windows-based
systems these are normally the
critical
updates found using Windows
Update.
All computers must be running up-to-date-antivirus software.
Your Southeast Key (SE Key) must be used to obtain an IP address once
your computer is attached to ResNet. No hard coded IP addresses are
permitted without prior approval from Information Technology.
No computer may act as a server on ResNet. This includes web servers,
ftp servers, file sharing (FastTrack, BitTorrent, Pirate Bay, etc.) or using
other methods.
No part of a computer (files, hard drive, or peripheral devices such as
printers) may be shared between machines on ResNet.
Only the TCP/IP protocol may be used on ResNet.
Operating systems that have no vendor support are not allowed to be used
on ResNet. This includes Windows XP.