Backup, backup, backup

Things can go wrong. Computers, av, network, printing, servers, power, as well planned (except weather) as it could be, can still go down.

Have a BACKUP PLAN for class and conference

During exchange


Misc. tips

Additonal tips can be found at

Misc.

consult ISSC instructions

WinIPcfg

If you are using the new 10/100 Ethernet card, you may need to to run this program and do a release all before you can connect to WFU resources through IGN.

You can also use it find out your machine's IP address when you need that number for things like X-windows

From the Start menu, choose Run

IGN dialer

You won't be able to access \\acfiles, \\acad1 resources through IGN dialer since you didn't login to our NT network. Here is a possible work around. IT IS A UNOFFICIAL PROCEDURE. IT HAS NOT BEEN FULLY TESTED, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! If you just need to get to your web pages at home, it is easier just use FTP.

mount network drive

e.g.
H: \\acfiles\homes
P: \\acad1\physics
Your web pages will be at H:\www-homes

keyaccess

telnet

The window size is incorrect is a bug. You need to resize it. It is fixed in NT/98 version.
If you see duplicate characters when you type, check the preference setting to make sure local echo is not on and the font size is not set to be too large.

Printing

UNIX vs PC vs Mac line return differences
ASCII vs PostScript printing

ac printing
NT printing
Dept. printing

Good practice

Remedy

Software Installation Menu

CBT

CD services

WFU template

login - It is your Notes HTTP password, it should be the same as your ac/NT login password.

Notice the username is NOT the usual web login - ac/NT login name, which is first 4 digital of last name + middle initial + year of graduation.


Computer Usage Policy

License Agreement