Information Systems User Guide
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1. carse icon and select Properties a My Network Places My Documents ig My Computer Details Network Connections System Folder Network Connections File Edit view Favorites Tools Advanced Help yw i gt S P Search Key Folders fiil s Network Connections A LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks 1394 Connection Connected Firewalled E A 1394 Net Adapter E Create a new connection Change Windows Firewall settings Local 4rea Connection View available wireless Network cable unplugged Fire networks realtek RTL8139 810x Family Disable this network device amp Repair this connection mij Rename this connection Change settings of this iew Available Wireless Networks connection ate Repair Bridge Connections Other Places Create Shortcut G Control Panel My Network Places ae S f My Documents SE The Properties for this connection are displayed e see Details e Click on the Wireless Networks tab 19 January 2010 Page 7 Using NTU Wireless Services l Wireless zinon Cannection Properties Ff BB D Link AirPlus G DWL GB50 Wirel This connection uses the following itema Client for Microsoft Networks ial Odyssey Network Services ial File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks W Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Show icon2. in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited of no connectivity e Inthe Preferred Networks section click on the Add button Wireless Network Connection Properties fx General Wireless Networks Odvanced Available networks To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Wireless Networks Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed belor ntuwirenet Automatic e eah abou setting up wireless network Advanced configuration Using this window you can manually define how to connect to the NTU Wireless Network 19 January 2010 Page 8 Using NTU Wireless Services Wireless network properties Association Authentication Connection Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Data encryption Network key Confirm network kep key index advanced The key ts provided for me automatically This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used ok J caca e Complete the fields in this Window with the following information Network Name SSID rk Authentication Oper Data Encryption on Key Index Advanced 19 January 2010 Page 9 Using NTU Wireless Services Once complete the window will look like this Wireless network pr
3. manual connection 6 1 To Manually Connect e You will need sufficient privileges on your laptop to create the Wireless Network Connection This is often referred as Administrator Rights Please be aware that all commands within this guide from her on are case sensitive if there is a capital letter then that is what needs to be used on your laptop 19 January 2010 Page 6 Using NTU Wireless Services e Locate the Wireless Network icon in the System Tray This icon means that the Wireless Network adapter is working but cannot or is not connected to a network e Double click on the Wireless Network icon to open the Network Connections window If this icon does not appear in your system tray please refer to the Appendix at the end of this document The Network Connections window will now be displayed s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help This screen displays the current Network connections for LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks poe a E cestesren conection I BB Ye Sine eerste Change Windows Firewall Ca Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Note the icon for the Wireless Network Connection ee 1394 Connection includes an aerial symbol This symbol should include cee Akso thy 1594 Net Adapter green radiating lines to show the card is working J Network Troubleshooter a L D Link AirPlus G DWL G650 Other Places e Right click on the Wireless Network Connection g
4. 19 January 2010 Page 2 Using NTU Wireless Services Using NTU Wireless Services 1 Introduction The wireless service supports wireless PCs PDAs and Macs and allows access to the Internet and web based applications such as NI Uanywhere and Outlook Web Access 1 1 Security We recommend that you take every precaution in maintaining the security of your account at all times do not leave your wireless device unattended It is your responsibility to protect your personal information such as your password at all times Always make sure that nobody is looking over your shoulder when you are typing in your personal information try and memorise your password don t leave documentation with key personal data on it for others to see and log oft properly and promptly when you have finished We also recommend that you only access the Wireless Network if you have a personal firewall installed on your laptop To access network resources you will need to e Associate with a Wireless Access Point e Assign an IP address via the DHCP service e Authenticate at the Wireless Gateway 2 On Campus Wireless hotspots are available in various locations and buildings across all three campuses These locations will increase and change as wireless is rolled out and buildings are re generated A list of on campus hotspots is available at http www ntu ac uk information systems document_uploads 93975 pdf To associate with a hotspot on campus you need to ens
5. Information Systems User Guide Using NTU Wireless Services This userguide will outline how to connect to university services using the wireless services that available to NTU staff and students both on and off campus It assumes that you know already know how to configure the wireless facility on your device and that you know how to scan for available wireless services If you re not sure how to do this some very general guidance has been provided but you should refer to your device manual for more detailed advice NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY Contents 1 11816 8 c a Paton meter metre ie te me nce Meer tr Mee nee Re ror er ce Reece eee ere eee 3 EL SoCC E en ee ence eee eee en ee nan ee eee ee een eee 3 BOGAN OU Se case acess tated saeco do ees ad AAA A A A 3 OT AOS sss esses tans Sa seleren sete dansaadegwesossnpeaeoossinuseo E 4 A lt GONMECHING To TMC MOU aececi 4 4 1 Connect to the Partner ACCOUNL ccccccccsscccseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeteeeetseeetsueetseetseeetaneeeas 4 5 Visiting ACAGESMIC IMSTINUTIOINS seiseeesea cies ecto tet asian Soot ncies Stewart Mien sale atin adie eet ence Geert eed 6 6 Manually Connecting to the On Campus WITreleSS ccccccceecccceececseeeeeseecesseeeesseeeesaeeesaaeess 6 6t TOMmualy GC onne arenaer E eaten mints enn owe eee Daten ener nt Rare E enn nara a arenes Ce enearer ener Cer 6 Z RDO COIN ics rctta crenata aren sets arated Ye satake De Caco T Cites Gt aod 11
6. connected to The Cloud s network you will see the Welcome web page displayed in your browser you confi hoose your internet ccess package here Partner Accounts Account with another service provider oe ii Q K eyC onnect v cloud prome oe P O D need Help Access free web content bigeouk Haire ir Ayia 5 o B internet The Nottingham Trent University is an Account Partner with The Cloud and all registered users with an NTU username and password can freely use the services 4 1 Connect to the Partner Account e Select KeyConnect from the drop down menu in the Partner Accounts section on the page 19 January 2010 Page 4 Using NTU Wireless Services This will open up a second Welcome page and prompt you to enter your username and password Welcome To start using KeyConnect type in you in your usernam password then pick your provider from the list Done B internet e Enter your NTU username and password Just beneath the username and password boxes there is a drop down menu to select Service Provider e For Nottingham Trent University select NTU from the drop down list e Click on the Sign In button Once you are connected you will see another window displayed outlining The Clouds terms and conditions You will need to read these terms and conditions and agree to them Done 8 interne e After you have read the terms and conditions c
7. heck the accept the terms and conditions box and click on the continue button On accepting these terms access to the internet is granted and another Welcome message is briefly displayed along with The Clouds Home Page and a Session Time Logout Window You will now be able to use Outlook Web access hitp outlook ntu ac uk and connect with NTUanywhere http Awww ntu ac uk ntyanywhere 19 January 2010 Page 5 Using NTU Wireless Services 5 Visiting Academic Institutions If you are visiting another academic institution you may be able to use the wireless services at that location and connect to the internet authenticating back to your parent institution via the UK s Joint Academic Network JANET This network provides a common connection for the UK s and many international education and research organisations Nottingham Trent University participates in the JANET Roaming Service JRS formally known as Eduroam and visitors at any participating institutions can connect to their home services by associating with an on campus wireless access point In addition visitors are bound by the Acceptable Use Policy AUP at the home institution By using these facilities on the NTU network users are also agreeing to the NTU s AUP Before you visit another HE institution you may want to review more Information for Visitors and check if the organisation participates by visiting the JANET website The service layer offered is JRS tie
8. kulator W Microsoft Office Word 2007 Beta Micrasoft Office Exc 2007 Beta jes Command Prompt Pr ters and Faxes D Inventory E Heb ard Support j Search W Part 4 YP DHCP Chent 2 GH cree Googie Video Player Ali Programs gt e Click on Network and Internet Connections Fle Ect Wew Favortes Took Help lt OD peh Erens TY Address Contra Panel Pick a category fa cs Apprarsonce and Themes ne Printers and Other Hardware t zA Go Switch to Classic Wew Network and Internet Conmections an ya Mer Accounts Date Time Language and Regional g Options e Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accesshility Options j wa Performance and Maintenance 19 January 2010 Page 11 Using NTU Wireless Services Click on Network Connections and follow the instructions outlined above and security which is checked at log in T Network Connections oa e Type httop www ntu ac uk ntuanywhere staffvpn in your internet browser You will then see the same login screen as in section 3 and may need to follow section 3 1 if this is the first time you are using NT Uanywhere 19 January 2010 Page 12
9. operties Association Authentication Connection Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Network key kep index advanced _ The key is provided for me automatically This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used e When complete click on OK You will now be back to the Network Connection Properties window e Inthe Preferred Networks box you will see the NTU Wireless Network definition displayed shown as ntuwirenett Click OK to finish You can now close the Network Connections window Now you have defined the NTU Wireless Network connection your laptop will be attempting to connect e While it is searching for the Network the Icon in the System Tray will be displaying as shown If it successfully connects to the network the Icon will be as displayed here 19 January 2010 Page 10 Using NTU Wireless Services Congratulations You have successfully connected to the NTU Wireless Network You can now access the Nottingham Trent University website and gain access to the Internet You can connect to use Outlook Web access hitp outlook ntu ac uk and connect with NI Uanywhere http Awww ntu ac uk ntyanywhere 7 Appendix For computers without the system tray icon please follow these steps before continuing to Step 2 e Click on Start then Control Panel l ie Controt Panel evn ah Notepad E ta
10. r 1 with SSID of eduroam This network does not use WEP encryption and all wireless transmissions will be in the clear text unless you are using an encrypted protocol such as https for accessing secure web sites Please bear this in mind if you are planning on using sensitive data passwords credit card details personal information confidential data etc NTU will not be held liable for any security violation resulting that results from the transmission of data over this unencrypted wireless network Your wireless device should be configured to obtain its IP address via DHCP if you are not sure please contact your local technical support staff at your home institution Once you are connected to the wireless network and have an IP address you should launch your web browser and enter any URL You will be redirected to one of our Wireless Gateways using a secure web connection where you should enter your username and password Once successfully authenticated you will have access to a range of protocols NTU reserve the right to log network traffic in order to investigate abuse of the service Please note that you will not be able to access any NTU application software filestore or the charged printing system 6 Manually Connecting to the On Campus Wireless If you experience a problem connecting to the on campus wireless service you have been unable to automatically scan and connect to the NTU Wireless Network you may need to make a
11. ure that the wireless service is running on your device e Double click on the wireless icon in your system tray e Select search for wireless service e The Service Set Identifier SSID for NTU is ntuwirenett1 lf you encounter any problems you may need to manually configure your wireless laptop Instructions on how to do this are included in section 6 Manually Connecting to the Wireless Network Newton amp Arkwright users should see this page for info on using the following wireless access points ntu staff ntu student ntu web 19 January 2010 Page 3 Using NTU Wireless Services 3 Off Campus The off campus service is provided by The Cloud hitp Awww thecloud net The Cloud has thousands of great locations where wireless internet access is available The sites include airports pubs hotels restaurants major sporting and entertainment venues and city networks like the City of London You can search for hotspots by postcode or town ideal for checking out coverage in an area you are planning to visit If you re not too familiar with the local area know the postcode where you are or the street names you can search for wireless hotspots when you get there http www thecloud net about us our world locations 4 Connecting to The Cloud To connect to The Cloud network e Double click on the wireless icon in your system tray e Search for wireless services and connect to any service advertising The Cloud SSID When you have
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