Internet connections: General information
Following is some general information about making and using an Internet connection over IU's networks.
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Workstation configuration
For general information about configuring your workstation, see:
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Internet configuration settings for IUB and IUPUI
- How to connect your computer to the Internet at IU
Policies
For information about policies affecting your use of IU's networks, see:
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IU's policy on using information technology resources for commercial advertisements
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How to avoid copyright law infringement with digital media
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IU's mass mailing policy
- Tips for avoiding getting in trouble with email
IP numbers, DHCP, DNS
Your computer must have a unique identifier called an IP address in order to communicate with other computers on the Internet. VPN, campus housing connections, dial-up connections, and some IU offices use DHCP to receive a dynamically assigned IP address automatically. If you have configured your computer to connect to the VPN or the modem pool, or if you have used the Get Connected web site to configure your campus housing computer, you should have an IP address assigned automatically. (For more, see IP addresses in IUB and IUPUI campus housing.) If you have questions about your IP address in a campus office, contact your departmental computing support provider. If using an outside ISP, check with your ISP if you have questions about your IP address.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a database that translates fully qualified domain names for computers into IP addresses. Your computer must access a DNS server in order to communicate with other computers on the Internet.
