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ResNet is SUNY Oswego’s residential network access system. At least one 100M copper RJ45 Ethernet connection is provided to each residence room on campus. There is a semesterly connection fee for ResNet of $49 per semester. By default all students that live in a residence hall on campus have the ResNet Connection fee added to their tuition bill (exception of GRM’s, Hall Directors, and Assistant Hall Directors – please call the HelpDesk at x3456 for the charge to be added to your bill for your personal computer), you must opt out of this fee by the first add/drop date each semester if you do not wish to have ResNet services. You can only opt out of the fee via MyOswego, the fee displays as “ResNet Connection” fee on your tuition bill on MyOswego.
Before arriving on campus in the Fall or Spring semester please make sure you do the following BEFORE returning to campus:
- Make sure you have current and up to date AntiVirus software running.
- Run a full system virus scan for viruses and cleaned anything it found – Make sure you are virus free!
- Have ran anti-spyware software such as Ad-Aware, SpyBot Search and Destroy, Microsoft AntiSpyware to clean any spyware/adware you may have installed.
- Go to "Windows Update" in the Start Menu and install all "CRITICAL" updates.
For more information on connecting your computer to ResNet, please download and read the Spring 2005 Residential Network for SUNY Oswego Students Guide. This guide provides detailed information on how to connect your computer to ResNet as well as troubleshooting steps if you experience problems.
We use an automated registration system, which requires you to have your email account previously activated in order for you to register your computer on ResNet. Just follow the directions below to get yourself online and registered!
You will NOT be able to connect to ResNet until you have the appropriate security patches installed and until your computer is free from common virus or worm infections through manual checks or the automated checks.
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