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In addition to many other networking services, CNS provides campus with wired network ports in every office and lab. Additional ports can be requested for a fee. 

Some basic information about CNS wired ports
* There is a monthly usage fee (http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_departmentRate.html)
* Ports are limited to a single MAC address (i.e. a single computer or router)
* If you have multiple computers and only one port, you must use a router to set up a [http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_privateNetworks.html private network]

When you connect your device to the wired port, you will need to setup either a static or dynamic network address to be able to connect to the internet.

More information can be found at https://computing.vt.edu/content/lan-access-campus-ethernet

==Static Network Address==
Static network addresses are most useful for servers and devices that require remote access. If you are running a server (web, file, etc) or just want to be able to remote into your device (Remote Desktop, SSH, FTP, etc) then you should use a static address. 

*Static addresses are assigned individually to F/S, not to ports or computers. 
*Static addresses are not limited to a specific port and will work anywhere in the '''building''' that the network address is assigned to. 
*Static addresses are paired with a DNS (domain name system) name. This allows connectivity to the network device either by DNS Name or Network Address. 

ECE domain names are restricted to the following format: '''something'''.ece.vt.edu

If you require a static address, submit a [https://helpdesk.ece.vt.edu ticket] and include the building and desired DNS address

Configuring a Static IP Address:
* [http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/697/ Windows]
* [http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/3560 Mac OS]

==Dynamic (DHCP) Network Address==
Anyone can register their network device for DHCP addresses. DHCP will work in most (if not all) buildings on campus. 

To register your device, use the [https://rdweb.cns.vt.edu/dhcptool MAC Registration Tool]

Configuring a DHCP Address:
* [http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/3345 Windows]