Going Somewhere? Stay Connected to the NU Network

June 2006

Whether you are moving off campus or just taking a summer trip, you can stay connected to Northwestern this summer. It's easy to get your e-mail and access the NU network from around the world or just down the street when you follow a few simple steps.

If you are moving off campus
Moving out of the residence hall? Don't forget to set up your Internet access and then use Virtual Private Network (VPN) for a secure connection to the NU Network:

• Get Internet access in your new place by signing up with a residential broadband or dial-up service provider. Consider choosing a high-speed broadband service such as cable modem or digital subscriber line (DSL) for a connection that closely matches on-campus service.
• Research your options for providers on NUIT's Connecting from Off-Campus Web site. It can be overwhelming to pick a provider, so this site outlines available services and makes it easy to research your options and pick the best plan.
• Use a VPN login once you have service to access the same University resources of an on-campus connection. VPN establishes a secure "tunnel" that protects you and the NU Network from anyone trying to gain unauthorized access to the data you send and receive. It's easy to configure your laptop for VPN. Complete instructions are on the NUIT Web site.

If you are leaving campus for the summer
No matter where you go — be it Dubai or downtown Chicago — you can continue to get your @northwestern.edu e-mail.

• Use Webmail because it is accessible anywhere in the world via an Internet connection. Be sure to bookmark www.northwestern.edu/webmail
• Configure your e-mail client to work with an off-campus service provider. If you currently get mail only while on campus, your Outlook, Entourage, or Eudora client needs to be configured to access your mail when you are off campus. The NUIT Web site includes instructions on how to switch the routing of the SMTP outgoing mail server. From this page, select the client you use, click on POP instructions, and look for the instruction on SMTP.

Find more information about off-campus connections, on the NUIT Web site or contact the NUIT Support Center at 847-491-HELP (4357).

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