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ResNet is the residential network service provided to students living on-campus at UMD. ResNet lets you connect your personal computer directly to UMD's computer network via an Ethernet (broadband) connection.

ResNet is available to every student living in on-campus housing, which includes: Burntside Hall, Goldfine Hall, Griggs Hall, Heaney Hall, Junction Apartments, Lake Superior Hall, Oakland Apartments, Stadium Apartments and Vermilion Hall.

Students living at off-campus sites (including Edgewater and Campus Park Townhomes, which is not affiliated with UMD) are not part of the UMD ResNet network. However, these students can access the UMD network through the UMD modem pool or they can choose a local Internet Service Provider (see Access to UMDNet via other ISPs for details).

What do I need?

Computer with current OS updates and anti-virus software

University policy requires that all computers connected to the University network are updated with current OS security patches and have anti-virus software installed. During the ResNet registration process, computers will be scanned for security problems and denied access until they are appropriately updated. Symantec anti-virus software is available to all students at no charge from the ITSS web site: Virus and Security Info.

Ethernet adapter (NIC) and cable

Most new computers have a built-in Ethernet adapter. You will need to provide an Ethernet (TPE) cable, which is different than a phone/modem cable. Please note that there currently is no wireless access in the residence hall rooms, so you will need to connect via the Etherjack in the wall.

Your University Internet ID and password:

You will need your Internet ID and password to register your computer for full network access. If you have forgotten it, call 726-8847 (8847 from on campus) to get it reset.

What does it cost?

Here's the good part - other than the cost of the adapter and cable, there are no additional fees for the Ethernet connection! The monthly charge for a personal network connection is built into your housing fee. (Note: The per-credit Basic Internet/Email Access fee that all students pay provides an email account and access to the public computer labs and is not a ResNet fee.)

However, there are limits on usage (see ResNet Terms and Conditions).

What can I do with it?

ResNet is not a commercial Internet provider. ResNet service is provided to allow students to complete their educational mission. Personal and recreational use (online gaming, web browsing, chat, etc.) is allowed within the following terms:

• No copying or providing copyrighted software, music, videos, television programs or data of any kind. See File Sharing on the University Network for details.
• No unauthorized network devices can be attached to the University network, including wireless/wired hubs, routers, gateways or other devices that allow multiple connections.
• No commercial use of University resources.
• No servers, including anonymous file sharing servers such as Ares, Morpheus, BitTorrent or others. See File Sharing on the University Network for details.
• No service interference, harassment or abuse.

For the complete version of these terms and disciplinary action, see: ResNet Terms and Conditions

Wireless access / wireless hubs

Currently, we do not have wireless access in any of the residence hall rooms.

However, wireless network access is available in the following common areas of the residence halls only:

• Burntside Hall 16
• Burntside Hall 100
• Goldfine Hall 121
• Griggs Hall 106
• Griggs Hall PQ
• Haney Hall 210
• Haney Hall Service Center 114
• Junction Apartments-Cuyuna 141
• Junction Apartments-Mesabi 253
• Lake Superior Hall 85
• Lake Superior Hall 117
• Oakland Apartments-Oak 310
• Oakland Apartments-Balsam 107
• Oakland Apartments-Basswood 322
• Stadium Apartmnets-Bldg1630 200
• Stadium Apartments-Bldg1530 200
• Stadium Apartments-Bldg1430 200
• Vermilion Hall 102

Personal wireless hubs: Our network is designed as a shared resource, and unauthorized devices (like wireless hubs or routers) cause disruptions to service. Because of this, personal wireless hubs or routers are not allowed on the University's network. Please leave yours at home.

What about filesharing?

Downloading or sharing copyrighted material is against the law; doing it while on the University network (ResNEt, wireless, VPN or modem) is against University policy. In recent years, copyright holders have stepped up legal efforts to combat it, and unfortunately, they have targeted college students with increased DMCA Copyright Infringement notices. You should be aware of the risks you take if you choose to participate in this activity.

While UMD does not monitor network traffic for content, the recording and motion picture industries do monitor networks for illegal sharing of their copyrighted materials via peer-to-peer (P2P) software. When they find evidence of this on a computer on our network, they send the University a DMCA "cease and desist" notice, which we in turn pass on to the student. In some cases, they may choose to send pre-litigation or preservation notices, which can be pre-cursors to further legal action (i.e., suing for copyright infringement).

Here's what you should know about file-sharing:

• Hundreds of UMD students have received DMCA Copyright Infringement notices in the past few years. If you receive one, your network access is temporarily disabled, and you must meet with ITSS security before access is reinstated.
• You can receive a DMCA notice for downloading OR for allowing others to upload content from your computer. If you have P2P software on your computer, you are most likely sharing files anytime your computer is on the network.
• You can not turn off file sharing with most P2P programs (even if they say you can). Many P2P programs install additional spyware that keeps the P2P connection live. The only real solution: uninstall it.

Make smart choices while you're here. If you choose to use the University network, remove all peer-to-peer file-sharing software from your computer.

For more details on DMCA notices, see: File-sharing on the University Network.

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