PMC Lab Users

This page contains information that new users to the PM&C labs will find useful. The set up of internet access, computers, etc. are discussed in the sections below.

(WORK IN PROGRESS)

New computers

New computers have to be registered on the network. Technically, their NIC (Network Interface Card)s have to be registered. Send an email to help@it.up.ac.za and ask them to register a domain name. You could also phone them on x3051 (search for it on the directory service). If you phone remember to speak slowly and spell any complicated words like "acetone" or "dist" or "temperature".

The information you need to include is:

• A Name - We use names from Norse Mythology.
• Your MAC address - Get this by running Start|run|cmd and typing ipconfig /all. This is the value after "Physical Address". Avoid registering by using the NIC from the previous computer (you will have to stick with the name though).
• Your subnet - All of main campus is on the 137.215 subnet. The control lab (in fact, most of Eng II) is on the 137.215.117 subnet.

You should be able to check that the help desk did there job by rebooting or by running Start|run|ipconfig/renew (this might take a day to be completed)

The computers from Createk already have Microsoft XP Professional installed. They also have the Windows Update and Anti-virus installed. The following needs to be changed/added (if necessary):

• The QoS Packet Scheduler Service (Service)
• Client for Microsoft Networks (Client)
• File and Printer Sharing for Microsft Networks (Service)

This can be done by changing the properties of Lan connection under Network connections in the Control Panel. Then under the general tab, add the items (as services or clients) if not already there. Then run the network setup wizard (also in the control panel's network connections) using the default settings. You must be a member of the PROSESLAB workgroup. Do not create a setup disk and exit the wizard. You can now access and be accessed from other computers.

Internet access

To get internet access a document (which needs to be signed by the head of the department) needs to be completed. This document can be obtained from Zenobia Botha (on floor 5, NWII building) or here. The completed form may be handed in at room 1-25, NWII building, or sent by email to help@it.up.ac.za. Applications are processed within three days. Applicants must personally visit room 5-6, NWII building, to obtain their username and password – this is a security measure to protect the applicant.

Unless the cost point, staff/student number and signature of the head of the department are provided, the application cannot be processed.