Get Connected

Connect to Eduroam (University of Minnesota Wifi)

eduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service. It allows you to gain secure WiFi access using your full University of Minnesota email address and password when visiting other participating institutions.

Highlights

  • Allows WiFi access on other campuses using your full University of Minnesota email address and password.
  • Ensures a private, secure network connection.
  • Works with common operating systems including Microsoft Windows (XP and beyond), Apple OSX, many smartphone OS's, and most current Linux distributions.

Getting Started

Users must sign on to eduroam (using their full University of Minnesota email address and password) on their home campus before traveling to other campuses to get their security certificate enabled.

Connect to Campus Residential Network (RESNET)

Resnet is the residential computer network service that offers both wired and wireless access to students residing on the University of Minnesota, Morris campus. Resnet lets you connect your personal computer directly to the University’s computer network and, through the University network, to the Internet.

Wired access is the preferred, more secure, and faster connection to the Internet. In order to use your computer on the Residential Network please follow the connection checklist.

RESNET Connection Checklist

  • Run the Windows or Mac security updates for your computer.
  • Uninstall any peer to peer file sharing software such as Limewire, Gnutella, eDonkey, BitTorrent, etc. to avoid copyright violations.

What to Bring

  • Cat. 5 Ethernet (Patch) cable to connect your computer to the network port in your room.
  • Your computer’s Reinstallation/Restoration CD/DVDs.
  • Do not bring routers or switches.

Connect to VPN

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a private network from a shared or public internet connection. VPNs mask your individual internet protocol (IP) address and establish secure and encrypted connections to provide greater security.

Get Started with VPN

 

 

 

RESNET Policies

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RESNET Policies

RESNET Usage Policy

Acceptable use of the campus network can include

  • You may install other software packages and Internet applications, including www browsers, on your own computer’s hard disk. You must install and support these applications yourself.
  • You may attach authorized devices (including desktop/laptop computers and gaming consoles) to the network.
  • You may set up a computer to act as a server according to guidelines published by Information Technology. Consult the Resnet Server/Remote Access Policy for details on this.

Unacceptable use of th ecampus network can include

  • You must comply with regulations protecting intellectual property. You may not pirate music, movies, games or software. Any use of copyrighted materials must be consistent with U.S. copyright laws.
  • You may not attach any unauthorized device (including wireless routers, hubs, and switches) to the network. You are not permitted to alter network hardware in any way.
  • Your use of the network must comply with applicable laws. You may not use your network connection for hacking (i.e., attempting unauthorized network access to any system). You may not use the network for unauthorized access to any Morris campus or U of M administrative systems. You may not connect any device or run any software which attempts to “sniff” the network (i.e., to intentionally receive data not addressed to your own computer). You may not make any use of the network with intent to defraud.
  • Your use of the network must also be courteous to other network users. You may not run nuisance jobs designed to impact any system. You may not intentionally disseminate computer viruses. In electronic communications, you may not attempt to forge name or address information. Obscene or harassing messages to any Internet user or group are outlawed by Federal,State, and local laws.
  • You may not extend or re-transmit network services in any way, and you may not provide Internet access to other users by using your networked computer as a bridge or gateway.
  • Use of the network for commercial purposes is prohibited. You may not run a for-profit business using Morris campus network resources. Uses of the network must be consistent with the educational goals and purposes of the network.

Enforcement of RESNET Policies

Administration and enforcement of these policies is the responsibility of Information Technology. Violations may result in temporary or permanent revocation of network access privileges. Serious violations will be referred to the Student Behavior Committee and may result in other penalties including suspension, expulsion, or criminal prosecution.

If you’re unsure about the meaning of any of these rules, please contact the Helpdesk to learn more. Comments regarding the Residence Hall Network Usage Policy should be directed to Information Technology

Resnet Server & Remote Access Policy

Students are permitted to configure their machines as servers with authorization from Information Technology. In the context of this policy, a server refers to any means by which a computer is set up so that it can be accessed from a remote location via the network. This can include but is not limited to WWW, FTP, file sharing, and user accounts. Campus technology support services provide no support for configuration or maintenance of servers.

Registration of a server implies that the student understands these risks and accepts full responsibility for the security of the server.

The Following Rules Govern Resnet Servers

  1. All servers (i.e. all situations where others can remotely access your machine) must be registered with and approved by Information Technology.
    • Registration is accomplished by filling out and submitting the appropriate form and receiving approval from the Resnet administrator.
    • Information Technology reserves the right to monitor the network and perform network traffic analysis. Discovery of unapproved servers may result in temporary or permanent revocation of network access privileges.
  2. Servers may not be used for commercial purposes.
  3. Students may not distribute network services to others. PPP and SLIP servers are prohibited.
  4. Account-based systems may not be set up to provide access for users external to the Morris campus.
  5. Server activity must not interfere with the use of the network by other users.
    • Information Technology will monitor the volume of network activity on all segments. If a Resnet server causes network congestion or interferes with other network traffic, Information Technology will take action to restrict or close server access. Information Technology reserves the right to set limits on public use of servers on the Morris campus network.
  6. Game servers are not allowed.
  7. All use of and content on a student-run server is the sole responsibility of that student. Beyond the initial registration of the server, Information Technology is not involved in or responsible for any activity or content on the server.
    • The student must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Obscene or harassing messages to any Internet user or group are illegal. Copying or distributing of commercial software is illegal. Use of copyrighted materials must be consistent with U.S. copyright laws.
    • A student-run server may not be presented as an official service of the University of Minnesota, Morris.

Administration and enforcement of these policies is the responsibility of Information Technology. Violations may result in temporary or permanent revocation of network access privileges. Serious violations will be referred to the Student Behavior Committee and may result in other penalties including suspension, expulsion, or criminal prosecution.

Digital Copyright Compliance for Students

As a rule, do not share downloaded materials with others via peer-to-peer software like BitTorrent or other torrent applications.

Learn more about Digital Copyright Complaince