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When you register for classes, we automatically generate a computing account for you that consists of a username and password. Your computing account is used for email, dialin access, VPN, wireless, and Blackboard.
If for some reason you don't have a UO computing account, pick up a copy of the handout, "How to Get a Computing Account, available in the Documents Room Library (175 McKenzie Hall), or online at http://cc.uoregon.edu/policy/get_account.html
There are three ways to get your account information:
You should pick your own password instead of simply using the one that's generated for you. Here's how:
Password security: Passwords should be 6 to 14 characters long and must be very secure. We recommend choosing a password that's a mixture of mixed-case letters and numbers. Dictionary words and any part of your name are not allowed. For more detailed information on password policy, see http://cc.uoregon.edu/policy/passwd_policy.html
Note that you will need to change your password every six months or so.
Your computing account username and password are the same ones you'll use for accessing UOnet from off-campus, whether you're dialing in with a traditional modem or connecting via the UO's VPN service through commercial DSL or cable modem service.
Traditional modem. If you're dialing in via modem, you must type in your full username address to dial in, including your account's hostname (for example, jersmith@gladstone.uoregon.edu or jersmith@darkwing.uoregon.edu ) The modem number for accessing UOnet, the campus network, is 225-2200.
Note: Your modem access is for casual use--no more than a few hours a day on average. If you need dedicated or near-dedicated network access, you'll want to contact a commercial Internet Service Provider. You should also be aware that we have recently installed security filters that inhibit the use of Microsoft networking from dialup modems. If you really need to use Microsoft networking, the workaround is to install and run the VPN software included on Duckware.
High-speed DSL or cable modem connections. If you have an account with a commercial Internet Service Provider, you may want to log in to your UO account using the UO's Virtual Private Network (VPN) software. VPN allows you to securely access resources normally restricted to on-campus use--such as the UO's software distribution sites or restricted library databases. If you do not use VPN, for security purposes we recommend using end-to-end encryption tools such as the SSL included in your web browser, or SSH for shell and file transfer (for more information on SSL and SSH, visit the Micro Services security site at http://micro.uoregon.edu/security/)
For a good overview of VPN, see http://micro.uoregon.edu/getconnected/vpn_overview.html
Instructions for connecting to VPN are available at http://micro.uoregon.edu/getconnected/
You can also access UOnet in several public areas on campus via an 802.11a/b/g card in your laptop computer. Your device must have appropriate drivers for your wireless card and a web browser that supports SSL encryption. To connect to UOnet, you will need to authenticate with your Darkwing or Gladstone account username and password.
Security Note: Wireless users are especially vulnerable to electronic eavesdroppers. If you're using a wireless device and an application that lacks end-to-end encryption, you may wish to use the VPN software for added protection. For more information on campus wireless and current areas of coverage, including detailed set-up instructions, see http://micro.uoregon.edu/wireless/
Every room in every UO residence hall has an ethernet connection (ResNet). Your computer will need an ethernet card. If you are a UO student living in the Residence Halls, University Housing can not only sell you an ethernet card for your computer, but install it and set it up free of charge. For more information about ResNet and details about purchasing an ethernet card, see http://housing.uoregon.edu/resnet/