Computing and Networking

We Are Transitioning to a New Site

Much of the content of the Computing and Networking site has moved to IT Connect, a new site designed to help you connect to information technology at the UW.

• Links on this page with orange underlines go to the updated content on IT Connect
• Over the summer more content will be moved to IT Connect
• By Fall, this page will be trimmed down to a simple home page for the topics that will remain in this location

Your UW NetID and password are how you identify yourself on the UW computers and networks.

UW NetIDs — What you need to know about your personal UW NetID and other UW NetIDs you may use, how to change your password, and what to do if you forget your password

• Manage Your UW NetID Resources — See all the services available to you, turn them on or off
• Your Usage of UW Central Storage Space — See how much space you are using and how much you have available to use

Connecting to the UW — The UW has an extensive network that can be accessed from on-campus, by wireless, or through the Internet.

• Dial-in Modem Access
• Using an Outside ISP to Connect
• Wireless Connections (Access for Visitors)
• Smart Phones (Blackberry, Treo)
• International Travel
• What To Do If Your Network Service is Blocked

Policy — Use UW computing and networking resources properly. Avoid hassles.

• UW Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Page — Respect copyright laws.

Safe and Secure Computing — Protect your computer from viruses and hackers.

Email at the UW — All UW students, faculty, and staff have a UW email address.

• Email Delivery Manager — Filter out junk mail, set your vacation message, and more
• Mailman Lists at the UW — Set up email lists for groups

Hardware and Software — Get the right hardware and software.

• Tools for Safe and Secure Computing - All the virus protection, terminal session, and file transfer software you need to securely connect to and use UW computing and networking services
• UWare Software Guide - Software available to UW students, faculty, and staff
• University Book Store - Discounts on hardware and software
• Managing Your Files - The UW provides you with large amounts of file storage space
• UW Technology Computer Maintenance Group
• Academic Services and Facilities Computing Support

Nebula - Networked personal computer systems, centrally managed and supported for you by UW Technology

Electronic Equipment Registration - Register your personal computer, PDA, iPod, or mobile phone with the UW Police.

Campus Computing Labs — General and special purpose computer labs are available. Many just require your UW NetID and password to use a computer.

• Access Technology Lab — Resource to improve access to IT for UW students, faculty, and staff
• Locke Computer Center - Health Sciences Academic Services & Facilities Computer Support

The World Wide Web at the UW — All UW students, faculty and staff can have a Web site.

• Creating and Publishing Web Pages
• Streaming Media on the Web
• Information Technology Accessibility — Web sites and services that work for everyone!