Schaffer Library ResNet and Wireless Connections



How to: ResNet and Wireless Connections

ResNet stands for the Union College Residential Network, an ethernet network service provided by Information Technology Services (ITS). It allows any member of the Union College community access to campus and world-wide electronic resources from several locations within Schaffer Library. Only registered users are allowed to use ResNet. You can automatically register your network connection by filling out and submitting a form located on the ITS Union College ResNet page. This page also provides documentation, system requirements, support contacts, troubleshooting, rules and policies.

In addition to the public computers situated throughout the building, users can connect to the network via a computer laptop and a network cable from the following locations:

Basement - Look for specially marked study carrels along the outside wall of the building. Some carrels are marked with a ResNet connection sign. Others have a ResNet label on the network jack located on a nearby wall or column.

Second Floor - Lamps on tables above the atrium area have jacks to accommodate network cables. Also, look for specially marked study carrels in the front of the building, facing the Nott. The columns near the carrels have ResNet designated jacks.

In order to connect to the network, users must:

Register with ITS to receive a ResNet Installation Packet. Configure your laptop with the network information provided.
Plug the cable firmly into the network card and then plug the cable into an appropriately labeled wall jack.

For additional ResNet support contact x2166 or resnetstaff@union.edu

Wireless Network

The wireless network is now active in several buildings on the Union College Campus, including Schaffer Library. The wireless network allows users the flexibility of connecting their laptop computers to campus and world-wide electronic resources without the need for cables and jacks. Users can access the wireless network from the following areas:

Schaffer Library Basement, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor and Special Collections
Schaffer Library Outdoor Courtyard

The Union College Wireless Network page offers registration information, as well as additional location availability on campus. You must have a laptop computer with a supported wireless network card installed. The only cards currently supported by ITS are the Orinico Gold II and Apple Airport. They are available from the College Bookstore.