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Introduction
NJIT Computing Services Division Telecommunications and Networking Department has activated all ports in the Residence Halls, Pub, Library, Student Mall and many classrooms. Wireless access points are also available across campus. Students now have immediate connectivity. However, the network will only function for basic configuration and connectivity. To get regular network access, a user must automatically register their workstation on a timed basis. The workstation will remain registered for 7 days for Residence Hall Users, and 6 Hours for Mobile and Wireless Network User.
Users must have a valid University Computing ID (UCID) in order to authenticate and use a computer on the Residence Hall.
The instructions that follow will explain how to use a Web Browser to Authenticate your workstation for use on the NJIT networks which require authentication for access. The Workstation authentication feature replaces the Automatic Workstation registration and FW1 Authentication Clients.
If you have any difficulty or questions, you can contact your Resident Assistant (RA). Residence Hall Students, as well as, Mobile and Wireless Network Users can contact the NJIT IST Computing Helpdesk at x2900.
Authentication Requires UCID
Computing Services is striving to create a single user name and password environment for all user accounts. This single user name and password combination is known as your UCID (University Computing ID). The authentication systems which use the UCID include The Residence Hall Network, The Public Network, and The Wireless Network. Additional information about your UCID and how to obtain it is available in the IST Getting Started Guide.
How to Authenticate with your Web Browser
The authentication mechanism is now provided through a web interface.
- Start your preferred web browser. IE 5 or higher is preferred.
- A window similar to the following window will appear:
- Type your NJIT UCID in the User name Field
- Type your NJIT UCID password in the Password Field
- Click OK, you should now be authenticated.
- A pop-up similar to the following may appear confirming you are authenticated:
Note:
To keep your password safe, we recommend you Do Not check the box to "Save this password in your password list"
If the "Enter Network Password" window reappears, verify that you have entered the correct UCID and password, this means you have provided an incorrect user name and password combination.
