Frequently Asked Questions

This is the CIS Network Group Frequently Asked Question Archive. This is the best place to start if you have a question about the Network Group or the services we provide. If you have a question that is not answered in this archive, please visit our Contact Information page for information on contacting the Network Group Support Staff.

If you have a question that you think should be added to this archive, please send it to faq@net.tamu.edu.

• Network Connections
1. How do I request a new network connection?
2. How do I move a current network connection?
3. My connection isn't working. How do I report the problem?
4. Where can I connect to the campus network using a wireless connection?
5. I want to connect from home using DSL. How do I do this?
6. Can I set up temporary accounts for personnel visiting campus?
• Wireless Network Questions
1. Tamulink (TAMU Wirless Network) FAQ
• Firewall Questions
1. Why do we have a campus firewall?
2. What firewall is used by TAMU?
3. How do I find out the firewall configuration for a particular host?
4. How do I request a new firewall exception?
5. I live in a dorm. What ports can I have open through the firewall?
• Network Security Issues
1. How do I report a Computer/Network Security Issue?
• NIM Questions
1. What is NIM?
2. How do I access NIM?
3. How do I change my NIM password?
4. When do changes in NIM show up in DNS?
5. How do I create a group?
6. Is there an easier way to modify information on a group of hosts?
7. How do I change the alternate contact for a host?
• ResNet Issues
1. How do I set a name for my computer?
2. Can I have multiple IP addresses?
3. Can I use IP masquerading (NAT)?
4. Can I use a hub, switch or wireless access point in my dorm room?
5. What ports are open to ResNet through the campus firewall?
6. Can I run servers other than http on ResNet?
7. What activity on ResNet will get me into trouble?
8. What happens if my machine causes a problem on the network?
9. Can I give access to my friends off campus?
10. Where do I get help with a ResNet related problem?
• All Other Network Issues
1. What do I do if someone else is using my IP address?