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News

ResNet Registration Procedures Successful

With over 1000 computers now on ResNet and over 35,000 viruses caught already, the ResNet registration procedures have been deemed a success. Visit the news page for details.

IBM Recalls 553,000 Laptop Power Adapters

On September 2 IBM initiated a recall of 553,000 power adapters primarily shipped with its IBM Thinkpad laptops. IBM reports that adapters can overheat, causing melting and charring of internal components. They recommend all users unplug their adapters. More information can be found at the IBM website.

Check the status of your computer online!

If you dropped your computer off at one of our stations you can see the status of your machine through our digital queue!

About This Site

The Grinnell College Residential Network (ResNet) is the infrastructure which allows students to access on-campus computing resources such as e-mail, file storage, and department websites, and off-campus resources available on the internet. Most dorm rooms have one data (network) port per student which will allow anyone with a network ready computer to access ResNet. This website serves as collection of information pertinent to the use of ResNet as well as good computing practices.

Using the navigation panel to the left, you may access the following information:

  • "Connect to ResNet" - Connection guides for all operating systems as well has hardware requirements for ResNet use.
  • "Connect to Wireless" - Connection guides for all operating systems, hardware requirements for wireless networking use, and wireless access point locations.
  • "Policies" - Rules and regulations governing the acceptable use of ResNet as well as links to policies governing use of e-mail and other on-campus services.
  • "Printing" - Guides to printing from your dorm room computer.
  • "Storage Server" - Connection and use guides for Grinnell's centralized file storage system. Using storage server, students never need diskettes or CDs to move files around campus.
  • "Computing Resources" - The locations of computing resources around campus and the services provided to students.
  • "Protecting Your Computer" - General information regarding virus protection, adware, and spyware as well as links to useful software for removing or preventing infections.
  • "Password Information" - Instructions on how to change your password and good password practices.