ResNet is the residential computing service for students living in the residence halls at Texas State. ResNet lets you connect your personal computer directly to the Texas State campus to use electronic network resources both on campus and through the Internet.

ResNet Access Requirements

• All Residence Halls are wired for ResNet access.

• You will need to connect your computer to one of the network data jacks on the wall of your room. To do this, you need to have an ethernet connection in your computer and also an ethernet network cable. You may need to buy a longer network cable depending on how you position your computer in relation to the wall jack in your room. An ethernet network cable is thicker than a telephone cord and has a larger but similar connector at its end.

• You will need to have an active TxState NetID. If you don't have an active Texas State NetID you can create a new Texas State NetID or reactivate an expired Texas State NetID using CatsWeb. You can also call ITAC at 245-ITAC (4822) or email itac@txstate.edu. 
  

• You will need to login to the Clean Access system.  All ResNet connections will require the installation of the Cisco Clean Access® client for Windows users.
  

  Note: If your computer does become exploited by a worm and/or virus, it will be subject to having its network port DISABLED until all problems have been addressed.
  

• The use of the ResNet by students in residence hall rooms is subject to their acceptance of the policies for the General use of Computing and Network Resources contained in the Appropriate Use of Information Resources UPPS.  In particular,the distribution of copyrighted materials such as computer software and music is illegal, that the owners of copyrighted materials are actively monitoring the Internet, and that students found in violation of copyright laws at other universities have been charged with serious crimes as a result.

• As a ResNet user, you may not establish servers for anything other than academic purposes or engage in activities that consume a disproportionate share of bandwidth. Server types that are prohibited include MP3, MPEG (DVD), and game servers. A few examples are (but not limited to) Kazaa, iMesh, and BearShare. Distribution or downloading of copyrighted materials such as computer software, movies or music is a violation of federal law and university policy. Network access will be terminated for those found to violate these laws or policy.

1. To use ResNet, you will need to insure that your computer is configured to use your ethernet connection and set to use DHCP to obtain an IP address (most computers come this way). Connect your ethernet network cable between your computer and the proper data port in your room--there are two of them, marked A and B for the Left and Right side occupants of your room. If in doubt, use Port A if you are the first person in the room to connect to ResNet.  Note: An ethernet network cable is thicker than a telephone cord and has a larger but similar connector at its end.

2. You will need to open your web browser. You will be redirected to the Clean Access® login page where you will type in your Texas State NetID and password. Once logged in using your Texas State NetID and password, you will be able to use the Internet.

   

   Windows users will be required to download and install the Clean Access® client. Once the Clean Access client is installed, you will be prompted for your Texas State NetID and password before using the Internet.
   

3. It is important to remember that each time you make an initial connection to the Internet that you must logon either using the Clean Access® client (Windows users) or logon using the Clean Access® logon web page by opening a web browser (Mac OS X, Linux users).

4. Contact ITAC at 245.ITAC (4822) if you need assistance.