Mobility Ports

Instructions for Mobile Computing UsersNote: Only users who have an active Access Account are eligible to use this service.

I.  Hardware required for using this service:•PCMCIA ethernet card

     •PCMCIA ethernet RJ45 connector

     •10/100 BaseT Cable

II.  Using a mobile PC Setup (Do this once):

     1.  Configure your Computer to use an Ethernet interface (follow instructions provided by the vendor of your Ethernet interface adapter)

     2.  Configure your IP stack to use DHCP

     3.  Configure the following DNS servers: 128.118.25.3 and 130.203.1.4

     4.  Make a bookmark in your Web browser for the port login secure Web page:

          https://clc.its.psu.edu/PortLogin.aspx

III.    Directions (Do these every time you connect):

     1.      Connect your computer to a mobile Ethernet port (you may have to provide the 10baseT Ethernet cable, so bring the one from your Ethernet interface vendor with you)

     2.  Start the computer (or cause DHCP to request a configuration)

     3.  Start your Web browser, and select the port login bookmark (see step 4 in above section)

     4.  Log in following the instructions on the Web page

     5.  Use the network for your tasks

     6.  Log out from the logout Web page (a link is on the bookmarked page)

     7.  Disconnect from the Ethernet port

Experiencing Troubles?  If your computer gives you an error message about assigning an address, and you have been able to make it work in the past, call (814) 865-4NOC [5-4662].  More information:  http://tns.its.psu.edu/lan/lanMobileComputing.cfm

Port Locations in the Chemistry Building: