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=Registering MAC address for DHCP=
* Navigate to https://caas.nis.vt.edu/dhcptool/
* Login with your PID/Password/2Factor
* Click Register MAC Address
* Input the MAC Address, and any comments you want to include (such as something to help you remember which system it was in the case of multiple registrations)
** If you don't know what your MAC address is See the section below '''Finding your MAC Address'''
* Click the Register Button
Your system will now have Access to the internet through the VT DHCP service, that will work on most active network ports.
=Finding your MAC Address=
==Windows==
#Open command Prompt (Type CMD in the search bar)
#Type '''ipconfig /all''' in the command prompt window
#Scroll up to the section titled Ethernet adapter Ethernet and look for the line labeled Physical Address
=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.  
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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 15:33, 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:

Using a Personal Router

Usage of a personal wireless router has a few rules

  1. You can use it without permission as long as it is not connected to Virginia Tech's Network
  2. 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.
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