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All computers at Evergreen are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network networked]. That means you can access stuff that lives on any server from any workstation on campus (and with a little effort, you can access the network from home too). Depending on the type of information youre trying to access, you might need to figure out how to access files from a few different places.
 
All computers at Evergreen are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network networked]. That means you can access stuff that lives on any server from any workstation on campus (and with a little effort, you can access the network from home too). Depending on the type of information youre trying to access, you might need to figure out how to access files from a few different places.
  
==[[Connecting to the wired LAN|Connecting to the wired LAN (Local Area Network)]]==
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Most offices and classrooms on campus have network jacks that you can plug into on the walls, provided you have the right kind of cable. (There are a limited number of Ethernet Cables available to check out from the [http://www.evergreen.edu/computercenter/studhelp3.htm computer center]). In Sem II, there are also jacks located in the floor. Look for the trap doors. In the Sem II Lecture Halls (on the first floor), there are jacks that pop up from all the tables.
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==For Those Without Internet Access at Home==
 
==For Those Without Internet Access at Home==
 
Evergreen has a modem pool that students can access from home. It allows you to use Evergreen resources even if you don't have your own internet access at home. [http://www.evergreen.edu/netservices/connected/dialup.htm More Info] This is strictly for academic use (meaning, don't try to use this as your ISP. You can only access Evergreen resources through this connection. And it's kind of slow) This can be helpful if you're staying somewhere that doesn't have Internet access and you've got a paper due.
 
Evergreen has a modem pool that students can access from home. It allows you to use Evergreen resources even if you don't have your own internet access at home. [http://www.evergreen.edu/netservices/connected/dialup.htm More Info] This is strictly for academic use (meaning, don't try to use this as your ISP. You can only access Evergreen resources through this connection. And it's kind of slow) This can be helpful if you're staying somewhere that doesn't have Internet access and you've got a paper due.
 
[[Category:Evergreen Network]]
 
[[Category:Evergreen Network]]

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All computers at Evergreen are networked. That means you can access stuff that lives on any server from any workstation on campus (and with a little effort, you can access the network from home too). Depending on the type of information youre trying to access, you might need to figure out how to access files from a few different places.


For Those Without Internet Access at Home

Evergreen has a modem pool that students can access from home. It allows you to use Evergreen resources even if you don't have your own internet access at home. More Info This is strictly for academic use (meaning, don't try to use this as your ISP. You can only access Evergreen resources through this connection. And it's kind of slow) This can be helpful if you're staying somewhere that doesn't have Internet access and you've got a paper due.