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In this issue... NUIT Events & Presentations NUIT Tech Talk Series: Unmasking Social Engineering. Friday, April 7, Noon to 1:00 p.m. [Register]NUIT Tech Talk Series: Spring Cleaning: Keep Your Computer in Great Shape Friday, April 14, Noon to 1 p.m. [Register]NUIT Tech Talk Series: Evaluating and Selecting a Web Hosting Service. Friday, April 28, Noon to 1:00 p.m. [Register]UNITS Third Thursday Club: Chicago and Evanston April 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.UNITS Third Thursday Club: Chicago and Evanston May 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.2East: Virtual Modernization — Using Modern Spellings to Search Historic Texts Wednesday, April 5, Noon to 12:45 p.m. [Register]What's New & Changing @ Northwestern Pubweb Users Find New Tools with Web Hosting Services March 2006 [more...]Create a Commercial about the NUIT MediaWorks Lab and Enter to Win an iPod March 2006 [more...] |
2006 Student Edition - Volume 2 > Moving Off Campus? Stay Connected
Moving Off Campus? Stay Connected
March 28, 2006If you are planning to move off campus next year, you've got a lot to think about: roommates, grocery shopping, rent . . . and how you will connect to the NU Network. As you know, the network connection you had in the residence hall does not move with you!
The good news is you can quickly cross this one off your list — there are just two easy steps to get connected in your new off-campus home. First, sign up with an access provider, and second, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for a secure connection to the NU Network.
Off-campus Internet access is available by subscribing to a residential broadband or dial-up service. A variety of cable modem, digital subscriber line (DSL) and dial-up access options are available in the Evanston area. Cable and DSL services most closely match the connection speed in your residence hall, and some providers offer special nine-month plans for students.
It's easy to research your options and pick the best plan with NUIT's Connecting from Off Campus Web site, which outlines available services and providers.
Once you have service, you can access the same University resources of an on-campus connection by using a quick login via VPN. This establishes a secure "tunnel" that protects you and the NU Network from anyone trying to gain unauthorized access to the data you are sending and receiving. VPN software is easy to install, and complete instructions can be found on the NUIT Web site.
For more information about off-campus connections, check out the NUIT Web site or contact the NUIT Support Center at 847-491-HELP (4357).
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