Activation Information
Availability
Wired ResNet is available in all the residence halls at Illinois State University. These include:
- East Campus (Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall)
- South Campus (Atkin-Colby and Hamilton-Whitten Halls)
- Watterson Towers (Jefferson, Smith, Randolph, Monroe, Pickering, Adams, Marshall, Clay, Madison, and Van Buren Houses)
- West Campus (Haynie, Wilkins, and Wright Halls)
Wireless ResNet is available in some areas of campus. These include:
- East Campus (Hewett Hall, Manchester Hall)
- West Campus (Haynie, Wilkins, and Wright Halls)
ResNet Requirements
To sign up for ResNet, you must have a computer with an Ethernet card (virtually new computers have one) and a Category 5 Ethernet cable. If your computer does not have an Ethernet card, you may purchase one and install it yourself or contact the RCC for your residence hall to arrange for installation. In order to have the RCC install the hardware into your computer, please have the Ethernet card and Category 5 Ethernet cable purchased and ready before contacting the RCC. All items required to connect to ResNet can be ordered at TechZone.
During the ResNet registration process you will be required to download and install McAfee VirusScan Enterprise. The cost of McAfee is included in the cost of ResNet. This installation will require that you remove any other anti-virus product before attempting to proceed. If the McAfee installation is not completed you will not be allowed to access anything but the ResNet Registration Form. Should you have problems during this process, please contact the University Computer Help Desk at 438-HELP (309-438-4357).
Fees & Billing
The ResNet service will be included in your Room and Board cost, beginning Fall 2009.