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Wireless Computing
AirOrangeX, Syracuse University's high-speed wireless network provides an encrypted secure connection (802.1x) to the SU network. The wireless network is currently available in all University residential facilities, South Campus apartments, and in many University buildings located both on and off campus. To configure your laptop or other wireless device which supports 802.1x please follow the instructions here.
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Remote Access (VPN)
Syracuse University offers VPN access via the SURA (Syracuse University Remote Access) utility. Using SURA remotely allows users with a NetID access to their network storage (drives G and H), printing to networked printers and other tools otherwise only available when using an office or lab computer on campus.
Faculty and Staff who would like to remotely access SU’s computing network and information systems must read the requirements and policies for access and attend training. For more information, please click here.
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Mobile Computing
Whitman staff and faculty interested in mobile computing/smart phone use should contact Whitman Technology Services for assistance in Suite 114. Technology Services has experience with a wide range of available devices, operating systems and cell companies to tailor recommendations to each user’s requirements. Often we are able to provide demonstrations and test equipment to assist in the decision making process. Whitman recommends the use of AT&T or Verizon for mobile computing data plans.
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MSDN Academic Alliance
The Whitman Schools is part of the MSDN Academic Alliance. The program provides access to the latest Microsoft software for our labs, classrooms, and student PCs. The program has two primary goals:
- To make it easier and less expensive for academic institutions to obtain Microsoft developer tools, platforms, and servers for instructional and research purposes.
- To build a community of instructors who can share curriculum and other learning resources to support the use of these technologies.
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Training & Support
Whitman Technology Services is dedicated to assisting users work with the latest technology. We offer trainings on a variety of topics including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Blackboard. Our technical support responsibilites include but are not limited to: desktop computing, file systems, streaming servers, web design and development.
Training sessions are scheduled during the school year, to request a training session or request help please contact Technology Services in contact us in Suite 114, (315) 443-2342 or wsmhelp@syr.edu.
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