Connect to MITnet Information and Services via the Web

MITnet, the campus computer network, has transformed the way we work and study 
at MIT. Web access, email, file transfer, access to library catalogs, and 
remote login all depend on its sturdy spine. ECAT, the Online Directory, and SAP 
documentation are just a few of the online services that MITnet makes possible.

Even so, MITnet isn't something most members of the community think about - 
after all, it's infrastructure. There are occasions, though, when you may need 
to deal with MITnet as a physical entity - for example, when requesting a 
network drop or host name, determining configuration settings, or checking 
network status. For these types of tasks, take advantage of the Web page at

http://web.mit.edu/ist/help/network/

This page offers assorted information under the headings:

* IP Addresses and Host Names

* Ethernet Installations

* Network Status and Troubleshooting Tools

* Other Useful Information

Documents range from glossaries to rate information to troubleshooting guides. 
There are also several useful forms, including ones that let you:

* Check for a host name on MITnet

* Request one or more host names

* Request an MITnet Ethernet installation

* Get appropriate configurations for Eudora

Network Answers
The MITnet Web page is provided as a resource. You may still want to talk 
directly with a consultant about network-related issues. To do so, call the 
Computing Help Desk at x3-1104.