YES! ResNet strongly encourages the use of a personal firewall to protect your computer. If you use Windows XP, the RINGS registration process automatically enables the firewall built into your operating system, so there is nothing more that you need to do. Other versions of Windows do not include a firewall, so you will have to obtain one separately. There are several free firewalls available online that will do the job well, so there is no need to pay a lot of money for one.

Cornell University's Red Rover wireless network service is separate from the ResNet network available in the residence halls, with a few special exceptions. Use of personal wireless access points within the residence halls requires that you report this to ResNet when you subscribe and is limited to use by ResNet subscribers. Subscribers who intend to use a wireless station may indicate this during the subscription process.

Yes. You should turn on the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall for all computers in your home network. This helps prevent the spread of viruses or worms across your network if a computer is infected. A computer on the network could become infected through a separate Internet connection, such as one on a laptop that is used on your home network and on public networks. Or a virus could be introduced to a computer on your network by way of e-mail or software installed from a CD or floppy disk.

Yes, Login using the fields in the upper left-hand corner of this page, and choose the Game Console Registration Button.

Yes, you can use America On-line with ResNet. You must be using version 3.0 or higher and setup the software to connect via TCP/IP (or broadband connection.) If you share an AOL account with someone, only one person can be using that account at one time. You still have to pay AOL's monthly fees. [ back to top ]

All computers in your home network should be protected by a firewall. A firewall helps to prevent the spread of viruses or worms across your network if they infect one computer. A computer on the network could also become infected through a separate Internet connection, such as a laptop that is used on your home network and on public networks. Or, a virus could be introduced to a computer on your network through software installed from a CD or floppy disk.

If you have MSN dial-up Internet service, you should upgrade to the most recent version of the dial-up connection software. This version fully supports Windows Firewall in Windows XP for MSN dial-up Internet service users. For more information about upgrading your MSN software or securing your MSN Internet connection, contact MSN support.

We can provide ResNet connections to members of the University who live in University owned accommodation. You are defined as a member of the University if you appear in the central University database of students, staff, and postgrads. If you are a member of the University before we can process your ResNet application you must have an email address @bristol.ac.uk. All new undergrads and new members of staff are automatically registered.

No, you do not need to use ResNet if you would prefer not to. You may, as an alternative, use a modem dial-up service to connect from your room. Cornell currently offers dial-up service through EZ-REMOTE (unlimited, for fee) and Express Lane (free, limited access); or you may use a commercial service (such as AOL, MSN, or a local dial-up provider). Connecting via dial-up will require that you have a modem for your computer and will also use your phone line whenever you are connected.

NO! The use of a router and/or network address translation (NAT) device is in violation of the Responsible User Agreement set forth by ResNet.

NO! A wireless acess point functions as a router, and is therefore a violation of the Responsible User Agreement set forth by ResNet.

Yes, unless you have your own fiber Ethernet card. The most common sort of Ethernet cards you will normally see use UTP/RJ45 connections. If you have a typical Ethernet card of this sort, then yes, you will need to have one of the fiber media converters to use ResNet. However, if your computer has an Ethernet card which supports a fiberoptic connection, you should be able to connect directly to the fiber jack and do not need to use a converter in this case.

Yes. Windows XP users who want different features in a firewall may use a hardware firewall or a software firewall from another company. For special offers on antivirus and firewall packages, visit our Security software: Downloads and trials page. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home computers, home networking, and small-business networking scenarios.

The easiest computers to connect to ResNet are currently those running Windows XP. Older versions of Windows (such as 98 and ME) can't be connected to ResNet. Most new computers are supplied with Windows Vista. These can also be connected to ResNet. We don't have full instructions for using Vista with ResNet yet but these will be available by autumn 2007. Some people prefer Apple Mac computers instead of Windows systems.

Yes, it is a broadband connection. It is a fast, always on service and has no usage charges. For a speed comparison with other forms of Internet access see speed of the ResNet service for details.

During Orientation Week packets for ResNet connections can be picked up at various locations. For more information visit www.it.jhu.edu/resnet/.

Yes. However, if you use a different computer, your computer will need to be registered with a different IP address.

Yes. However, each computer will require an IP address from our DHCP server and you will be charged the monthly ResNet fee for each computer.

Our ResNet program uses 100base-T. Our entire ResNet program uses standard RJ-45 type connectors for our connections. Crossover Ethernet cables will not work on our system. The length of your patch cable will depend on where you decide to place your computer in your room. For most areas a 25-foot patch cable will allow you to place your computer anywhere in your room. [ back to top ] ResNet uses DHCP and this information will be provided automatically to your computer when it connects to ResNet.

Yes; you can use TCP forwarding for that, by using its secure TCP forwarding features. You can also tunnel through another open port through the firewall (I'm sure all those system admins love me now :-) by running a daemon on the remote side on a port that's allowed through a firewall, like SSL (port 443).

Socks 4 and 5 support should work in 1.2.16 or later. Socks support in version 2.0.11 and later should work.

Yes, both Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional have the built-in Internet Connection Firewall. The steps to turn on the firewall are identical. You might not be logged on as an administrator. You must be logged on as an administrator to turn on Internet Connection Firewall. When you first set up your Windows XP computer, the procedure guides you through the process of establishing an administrator account and password.

Yes, but any game console, as well as any other networkable device, must either be registered with ResNet and assigned a unique IP address (subject to availability), or else you must operate the game console behind a router, NAT, or similar device which does not require the game console itself to be assigned a unique IP address. Use of an unregistered game console with a ResNet IP address will be detected as a unauthorized device and may result in your network connection being deactivated.