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=Requesting Static IP= | =Requesting Static IP= | ||
Static IP's are only needed for systems which you will be connecting to remotely. | Static IP's are only needed for systems which you will be connecting to remotely. | ||
To request a static IP please contact techstaff@cs.vt.edu with the following information: | To request a static IP please contact techstaff@cs.vt.edu with the following information: | ||
* CS Tag | * CS Tag (Example Below) | ||
* System Location | * System Location | ||
* Requested Hostname | * Requested Hostname | ||
'''Example CS Tag:''' | |||
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=Connecting IOT and VR Equipment= | |||
Various Research projects using Internet of Things (IOT) Devices, and Virtual Reality VR equipment may require additional equipment / configuration to work properly on the network. | |||
==Requesting an Exception== | |||
Occasionally devices have issues with the enterprise wireless authentication, for these devices you may request an exception through: | |||
* https://portal.nis.vt.edu/#/personal/wireless | |||
* After registering the device's mac address you will connect to the Virginia Tech wireless network instead of Eduroam | |||
==Using a Personal Router== | |||
Usage of a personal wireless router has a few rules | |||
# You can use it without permission as long as it is not connected to Virginia Tech's Network | |||
# If connection to VT's Network is required, the faculty overseeing the research will need to submit a ticket with NI&S through 4help.vt.edu and explain the situation and request an exception. | |||
Latest revision as of 14:33, 31 January 2024
Requesting Static IP
Static IP's are only needed for systems which you will be connecting to remotely.
To request a static IP please contact techstaff@cs.vt.edu with the following information:
- CS Tag (Example Below)
- System Location
- Requested Hostname
Example CS Tag:
Connecting IOT and VR Equipment
Various Research projects using Internet of Things (IOT) Devices, and Virtual Reality VR equipment may require additional equipment / configuration to work properly on the network.
Requesting an Exception
Occasionally devices have issues with the enterprise wireless authentication, for these devices you may request an exception through:
- https://portal.nis.vt.edu/#/personal/wireless
- After registering the device's mac address you will connect to the Virginia Tech wireless network instead of Eduroam
Using a Personal Router
Usage of a personal wireless router has a few rules
- You can use it without permission as long as it is not connected to Virginia Tech's Network
- If connection to VT's Network is required, the faculty overseeing the research will need to submit a ticket with NI&S through 4help.vt.edu and explain the situation and request an exception.