Wireless Access Points are Prohibited

To protect the security and performance of the campus network, unauthorized wireless access points are prohibited on the Delta State campus. Unauthorized and improperly secured wireless access points can compromise the security and performance of the campus network. These devices provide easy access for intruders to steal passwords, destroy data, and use University network and Internet resources for unauthorized purposes. Additionally, when these types of devices are connected to the network, legitimate devices will begin to experience connectivity issues resulting in slow or unavailable services, including email, network access, and printing. These devices can have serious repercussions in residential halls, computer labs, offices, and all other campus locations.

The University has invested considerable monies to ensure that everyone has a safe, secure, and fast network connection. If an unauthorized device is connected to the campus network, OIT will immediately shut down the network connectivity to the device and contact the respective owner. The network port will not be reactivated until such time that the device is removed from the network. OIT appreciates your assistance in ensuring that a safe, reliable network is available for all of the campus community 24/7.

Wireless Service Available
in Campus Union
Wireless network connectivity is available in the Union ! More locations will be deployed as funding cycles permit.

 


Residential Computing Labs

In addition to the Library public computing facility (Roberts 116) the housing department recently installed nine small computing facilities in campus residential halls. These facilities are designed to serve the residents of each facility and require appropriate ID for usage. Each lab has at least six machines and printing access for student use. If you live in one of the following residential halls, be sure to check out the new computing facilities below. If you have questions about a facility, be sure to check with your RA.

Bond-Carpenter (Bond 301)
Brumby-Castle – (East 212)
Cain-Tatum -(Cain 115)
Cleveland - (Room 32 - 2nd floor)
Fugler-Hammett - (Fugler 306)
Lawler-Harkins - (Lawler 206)
New Men – (2nd Floor)
Ward Hall - (Room 19 - 2nd floor)
Whittington-Williams - (Whittington 107)

 
 

FREE Hands-on WebCT Orientation workshops for Faculty, Staff, & Students.  

Don't miss this opportunity to get comprehensive information, demonstrations and hands-on experience with WebCT. Training sessions begin August 28 through September 29.

Student WebCT Orientation Workshops will be held between 3:30- 5:00pm everyday in Ewing 233. No registration is necessary

Faculty & Staff sessions will be held between 2:00pm -3:30pm in the Technology Learning Center 's Faculty Training Lab located on the second floor of Ewing  Room 230. To register, please contact Dr. Felix Rizvanov.

 
 


1-6-1-6 WebCT Password Rule for Students

The 1-6-1-6 Rule is a proven methodology that helps you protect your information by allowing you to create a more secure and harder to hack ID and password combination. To help you understand, review the following example.

1st initial of your first name ( 1 ) + up to 6 letters of last name ( 6 ) + last digit of Generated Student ID number (not your Social Security Number) ( 1 )  + your password should be the last 6 digits of your Student ID number ( 6 )

A student with the name of Any Student and a Generated ID of 987654321 would have a username and password of:

WebCT ID: astuden1
Password: 654321

* Remember to use all lowercase characters for your WebCT ID

In rare cases when a particular WebCT ID following the 1-6-1-6 Rule already exists such as astuden1 , it is acceptable to create a unique WebCT ID by using LAST 2 DIGITS of Generated Student ID number in the end as shown here: astuden21 .

 
Issue No. 57 - August 28, 2006


Tips and Tricks from Microsoft

The Crabby Office Lady

There are things in life we just can't do without: love, friendship, a bathroom door that locks. With Office, the same is true: Some features should not be overlooked or you risk an inefficient work life. It's about high time you made note of what these things are.

For more information: Click Here

 


Brown Bag WebCT Seminars

The Technology Learning Center is offering 5 Brown Bag demonstration seminars on the few features and capabilities of WebCT 6.1. Sessions will be held in the TLC Faculty Training Lab located on the second floor of Ewing, Room 230 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 17, 24, 31  and Wednesdays, October 18 and 25. To register for a seminar, please contact Dr. Felix Rizvanov.

 
 

Residential Hall Students Computing Tips

Students in the residential halls have access to the campus network via their dorm room. Each room is equipped with one port per pillow. In order to connect to the campus network you will need a computer equipped with a network interface card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. Simply connect your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port in your room (not the telephone port as it is slightly smaller than the Ethernet port) and plug the other end of the cable into your NIC card. Once connected, your computer should automatically find the campus network and provide you access to the Internet. If you have trouble connecting, be sure to check the following:

  • Make sure you are connected to the Ethernet port in both the computer and the wall and are using an Ethernet cable (this can be purchased at the campus bookstore, Wal-Mart or RadioShack)
  • Ensure that no one in the dorm is using a wireless access point, wireless router, or cable modem – these devices interfere with the campus network and will prevent others in the dorms from connecting to the network
  • Make sure that your machine has been scanned for viruses and spyware – Virus infections are the number one reason that students cannot connect to the network – if you have viruses on your machine, you can prevent others in the dorms from accessing the network as well. For a free virus scan, check out www.mcafee.com or http://security.symantec.com or http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

If you continue to have problems connecting after checking all of the above, please call the OIT Help Desk @4444 and we will work to help you resolve your issue. OIT staff is not authorized to work on student computers but we will do our best to help identify what your issue may be to help you connect to the campus network.

 
 


New Technology Enhanced Classrooms

Four new Technology Enhanced classrooms have been installed on campus. Three in Jobe and one in Whittfield Gym. Technology Enhanced classrooms allow instructors to use technology as a teaching add. These rooms include an instructor station connected to a ceiling mounted projector. A PC, Laptop connection, DVD/VCR, or ELMO are used for displaying information on a screen for classroom interaction. Please stop by these facilities to get a first hand look at the technology. For specific questions, contact our OIT Help Desk @ 4444.

 
 


New Computer Specs.

Check out the OIT website for recommendations to consider when bringing a computer on campus. For specific questions, contact the OIT Help Desk @ 662-846-4444. 

Approved computer recommendations.

 
Go to DSU Website
Go to Sungard Collegis website
  Questions or comments ~ feel free to contact Glenn Trammel at 662-846-4840 or email at gtrammel@deltastate.edu