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Residential Network (ResNet)

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New Students

Our Commitment to Service:

The Office of Computing and Communications Services (OCCS) is committed to providing High Speed Ethernet connectivity to residents living in resident halls and the village apartments. The necessities, for getting you connected, is a computer with an Ethernet card. Below is a list of links to get you started. Policies/Guides will give you further assistance, and Contact Us will give you information on contacting ResNet's helpdesks

Helpful Links:

 

Computer Checklist
ResNet has developed a checklist of computer-related items
which you will need to bring when you move to campus.

Ethernet Connectivity
ResNet's main focus during the first few weeks of fall semester is to 
help students get connected to the Old Dominion network and Internet. 
You can get a head start by configuring your computer prior to your 
arrival at Old Dominion.  Here you will find detailed information on 
establishing an Ethernet connection.

Purchasing a Computer
A guide to help you in the purchase of your new computer.

Installing Cisco Clean Access (CCA) for your PC
A guide to assist new students with the installation of CCA

Installing Cisco Clean Access (CCA) for your Mac
A guide to assist new students with installing CCA if you are using a Mac

Installing McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise
Helpful guide to assist you in the installation of McAfee.

Securing your computer
Instructions on how to keep your computer safe from viruses and spam

Wireless Configuration
Wireless internet is provided for all ODU colleges. Virginia and Ireland house
are the only on campus dorms that provide wireless. This guide will help you configure your laptop to connect to ODU's wireless network.

Problems Connecting
If you are having issues connecting, try looking at one of our guides.

Cable Television
How to set up your television for cable T.V.

Telephone
How to set up your phone in your dorm room

Antivirus Software
McAfee Virus Scan v8.5.

Prohibited items/actions on the Residential Network
List of items and actions that are prohibited on the campus network

Non-Monarch Mobile Notebooks
Policy for Notebooks purchased outside the Monarch Mobile Program