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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 and Wireless connectivity, cable television, local phone service, and support for personally owned computers. 

Helpful Links:

 

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.  Click here for detailed information on establishing an Ethernet connection.

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

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