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Network addresses are assigned to Professors & Staff, not to room ports or computers.  
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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.  
  
Static network addresses will work in any port in the assigned building, but not in different buildings.  
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Some basic information about CNS wired ports
Computers registered for DHCP will get a random address in most (if not all) buildings on campus.
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* There is a monthly usage fee (http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_departmentRate.html)
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* Ports are limited to a single MAC address (i.e. a single computer or router)
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* 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]
  
Contact support@ece.vt.edu to request network address assignments. Please include the required information (see below).  
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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.
  
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More information can be found at https://computing.vt.edu/content/lan-access-campus-ethernet
  
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==Static Network Address==
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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===
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*Static addresses are assigned individually to F/S, not to ports or computers.
Static addresses allow you to connect directly to the computer. This is useful if you are running a server or need remote access to the computer.
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*Static addresses are not limited to a specific port and will work anywhere in the '''building''' that the network address is assigned to.
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*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.  
  
'''Required Information'''
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ECE domain names are restricted to the following format: '''something'''.ece.vt.edu
* Preferred Domain Name: ***.ece.vt.edu
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If you require a static address, submit a [https://helpdesk.ece.vt.edu ticket] and include the building and desired DNS address
  
===DHCP===
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Configuring a Static IP Address:
Faculty/Staff and Students can all register one computer for DHCP access.
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* [http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/697/ Windows]
Register your computer using the [https://rdweb.cns.vt.edu/dhcptool DHCP Tool]
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* [http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/3560 Mac OS]
  
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==Dynamic (DHCP) Network Address==
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Anyone can register their network device for DHCP addresses. DHCP will work in most (if not all) buildings on campus.
  
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To register your device, use the [https://rdweb.cns.vt.edu/dhcptool MAC Registration Tool]
  
More information can be found at https://computing.vt.edu/content/lan-access-campus-ethernet
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Configuring a DHCP Address:
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* [http://answers.vt.edu/kb/entry/3345 Windows]

Latest revision as of 11:12, 23 September 2014

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

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

[edit] 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 ticket and include the building and desired DNS address

Configuring a Static IP Address:

[edit] 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 MAC Registration Tool

Configuring a DHCP Address:

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