The network is configured as follows:

• Each building is connected via Gigabit fiber to the Cisco 6509 that is the core of the network
• Each building is its own virtual LAN (VLAN)
• There is a Cisco 6509 in the server room that is used to connect all the servers to the network
• The connection between the two 6509s is a 10 Gigabit fiber
• The connections to each desktop are 100 megabit
• Network map.
• •  username and password (both the same) are webview

Wireless

The wireless network uses equipment from Aruba Networks

• • Wireless coverage map 
  • The buildings highlighted in red have extensive coverage
  • The grounds highlighted in red have connectivity.
  • The wireless system is constantly being updated and expanded. The future plans include all buildings and most of the grounds.

 Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is VPN? VPN stands for Virtual private Network and is a secure application for getting access from off campus to resources on campus.
• Who can use VPN? Any person who is a student or employee at Skidmore.
• Where can I use VPN from?  Only from off-campus. It can not be used from on-campus, including the dorms.
• How do I connect to VPN? The directions for VPN can be found here:
• • for XP http://www2.skidmore.edu/it/staff/sslvpnxp.html
  • for Vista  http://www2.skidmore.edu/it/staff/sslvpnvista.html
  • for Macs  http://www2.skidmore.edu/it/staff/sslvpnosx.html
  • You must have a valid Skidmore user ID and password to install VPN

• How do I use wireless?
• • Connect to the Skidmore wireless network your computer finds
  • After connecting you must activate a browser which will redirect to a login page.
  • Login using your Skidmore user ID and passwor
    
    
• What wireless standards does Skidmore support?
• • At present we support both 802.11b and 11g
  • We are currently testing the new 802.11n to see how compatible it is with our system and will roll this out in limited areas starting this fall to do further testing
    
    
• What kind of network connections are in the dorms?
• • A couple years ago we outsourced the dorm network to Time Warner Cable. Therefore dorm connections use roadrunner cable modems. Time Warner Cable has supplied an OC-3 to the dorms (622 Megabit connection)
  • Time Warner does not supply network cables. If you forget to bring your own (25 foot is recommended), they are sold in the book store on campus.
  • Wireless is available in the dorms – but only in the Northwoods apartments. This is a test of providing this service and may be discontinued or expanded.

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