Intranet
The University network infrastructure uses high speed gigabit fiber optics that connect all segments of the network to the backbone. The network is designed to provide reliable, high speed connection on a 24/7 basis.
User accounts, emails and network drives
Each user in the University has a unique user name and password-protected account to login to the University network.
For students to obtain their welcome kits (user account information); they should present a printed schedule to the IT Department
The user account will enable the user to have access to university resources, such as e-mail address, printing services, internet access, etc.
All users are entitled to a dedicated disk space on the server (referred to as H Drive) which can be used for file storage.
The students' H drive is accessible from all university labs, classrooms and the Library.
Printing services
Printing services are available to faculty through department printers; heavy duty printers are also available in the Copy Center.
Black and white LaserJet printers are available in the labs.
Printers will be added automatically to any PC in the labs at login.
Color printing services are available in the Mac Labs for GDES students only; AutoCAD Labs are for IDES Students only. These services are also available in the Library at an additional cost.
Internet Access
Twenty-four hour Internet connection is available for all users. Students can access the Internet from the Labs and the Library. Chatting and social networking sites are not permitted on the University premises.
Due to bandwidth limitations, students should use Internet services sensibly as per the Internet Usage Policy.
Wireless network