Computers
We know you expect access to excellent computing facilities when you are working on your degree. And UNL delivers. Every student room in the regular residence halls has direct access to the Internet. We provide 10Mb Ethernet connections.
By connecting your computer in your room, you can surf the web. That's right, unlimited access to the World Wide Web. Search the library database to see if a book is available right from your room. Pursue research across the world to help with your papers. Retrieve and submit homework to your professors.
Ethernet cables are not provided. Students need to bring a 25 ft. Ethernet cable should they want to have internet access in their rooms. A phone cable will not work.
If you don't have your own computer, there are labs available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. There is at least one lab in each complex. You can just go downstairs and hop right on a computer.
Costs
There is NO additional charge for these services. No monthly or hook up fees, nothing. Compare this to Broadband services such as Cable & DSL, which can easily run you $45 every month for the same performance.
There are two things you need to know. First, you pay for laser copies you print. Second, your computer must have an Ethernet card to use an Ethernet connection. If you don't have an Ethernet card, don't buy one. Wait until you get here. We give you a great price on them and it will make connection into the University's system much easier.
Loss of Data in Microsoft Office and Windows Vista
When a user opens a Microsoft Office file (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) from a USB key drive (or any drive with the FAT32 file system), modifies the data, and then attempts to save the file, an error message will appear and the original file will be deleted. using Microsoft Office and antivirus software (including Sophos, Microsoft Anti-Virus tools, and most other anti-virus software) that can result in a loss of data.
This error occurs on Vista computers using Microsoft Office and antivirus software (including Sophos, Microsoft Anti-Virus tools, and most other anti-virus software) that can result in a loss of data.
More Information
Ethernet
The Internet connections in the UNL residence halls are a cut above the rest - even when compared to Cable and DSL, the performance is great. Every room in the regular residence halls has two 10Mb Ethernet ports. What does that mean for you? Convenience and ease of use.
EthernetWhat We Recommend
ResNet offers Internet access support for persons staying in the UNL Residence Halls. Below you will find recommendations for your optimum computing and networking needs. From operating systems to anti-virus programs, here's what you'll need.
What We RecommendIllegal Downloading? Not On Our Network
Illegal behavior such as unauthorized sharing of copyrighted music, movies, videos, games or software is strictly prohibited. Use of the UNL network, which is a shared resource, is a privilege that may be revoked if it is abused. If the university receives a complaint against a computer that is connected to the campus network, consequences will ensue.
Illegal Downloading
