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MCS Computing Resources and FAQ
http://support.chem.cmu.edu/docs/network.html
Getting onto the Network. Using a laptop on the network:. For Ethernet or 802.11b wireless, the first time you open a webpage you'll be directed to the QuickReg website to register your computer. Or, manually register from another computer via http:/ netreg.net.cmu.edu. Wireless uses the CMU network, no encryption. Our modem pool is 412-268-9000, limited to 8 primetime hours/week (. Sun-Thr), unlimited non-primtime hours. Incoming Server: cyrus.andrew.cmu.edu. LDAP server: ldap.andrew.cmu.edu.
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Installing Windows XP
http://support.chem.cmu.edu/docs/xp.html
These recommendations are mainly for when installing a new copy of Windows XP, but many steps are also relevant to existing installations of XP. Only use a Windows XP CD that says “Includes Service Pack 2”. You can get such a CD from a store, from Drew directly, or make your own from the ISO image file at chemserv.chem.cmu.edu software miscellaneous ISOs. Carnegie Mellon has a site license for Windows XP Professional. PASSWORDS: It’s very important to set your computer's password to a 'safe' passwo...
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Verifying Network Regisration Information
http://support.chem.cmu.edu/docs/checking-ownership.html
Verifying your computer’s network registration information:. Find your computer’s hardware address. Start menu, Run, cmd. This will bring up a Command Prompt. In the command prompt window, type: ipconfig. Record the Physical Address for your Ethernet adapter. Physical Address is a synonym for Hardware Address). Go to the web page http:/ netreg.net.cmu.edu. Log in with your email ID and password. All computers registered to you will appear in a list. If you’re computer isn’t on the list:. There is no need...
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Printing to Network Printers
http://support.chem.cmu.edu/docs/printers.html
Finding the printers DNS hostname:. You’ll need to know the DNS hostname of your printer before accessing it from your computer. Ex: myprinter.chem.cmu.edu. Visit http:/ netreg.net.cmu.edu. Registering a new network printer:. If you’ve just bought a new network printer, you’ll need to register it at http:/ netreg.net.cmu.edu. In order for it to be assigned a campus IP address, just as if it were a new computer. Register it at http:/ netreg.net.cmu.edu. Windows XP (also Windows 2000/NT4):. In the Select a...
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Dialup: 268-9000
http://support.chem.cmu.edu/docs/orientation.html
Chemistry Orientation - Computing Resources QuickRef. Using a laptop on the network. For Ethernet or 802.11b wireless, the first time you open a webpage you’ll be directed to the ‘QuickReg’ or ‘AuthBridge’ websites to register your computer. Or, manually register from another computer via http:/ netreg.net.cmu.edu. Wireless uses the ‘CMU’ network, no encryption. There is no dialup access. Accessing some services from off campus (SciFinder, Chemserv) requires VPN. Http:/ my.cmu.edu. The University Web Por...
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Many email viruses forge the ‘From’ address
http://support.chem.cmu.edu/docs/email-headers.html
Many email viruses forge the ‘From’ address. Instead of assuming that the email originated from the person listed in the From address, it is best to check the extra headers of the message (which are normally hidden) to see what machine the message originated from. If it’s a machine on the Carnegie Mellon network, we can look up who the owner is and contact them. First turn on ‘full headers’:. In Outlook: doubleclick the message to view it in a separate window, select View, Options.
