CDF Plug-in Network HOWTO

Table of Contents

• Hardware Requirements
• Software Requirements
• Plugin Locations
• Setup Instructions
• Windows Setup

Hardware Requirements

In general, CDF's plug-in network should be compatible with any laptop ethernet card (10 or 100Mbps) with an RJ45 style port.

You will also need to provide your own patch cable to connect your laptop to the network. These cables (commonly referred to as Category 5, CAT 5 and/or UTP cables) are available at most computer stores. The U of T Computer Shop sells them for less than $5. CDF staff will not be providing "loaner" patch cables.

Software Requirements

In general, if your OS has a supported driver for your network card, you should be able to connect to our plugin network.

Plugin Locations

Only network jacks in the Study Hall (BA2230) can be used to connect to CDF's mobile computing network. Do not use jacks in any other rooms. Do not unplug network connections from CDF workstations or other equipment.

Setup Instructions

Windows Setup

1. Ensure your laptop has been configured to 'Obtain an IP address automatically' under Network settings.



2. Connect one end of your patch cable to the network port on your laptop. Plug the other end of the patch cable into the jack mounted on the table.



3. The LED next to the network port on the laptop should light up momentarily.



4. Launch an ssh client, and connect to wifi.cs.toronto.edu You should get a login prompt.
   
5. Login using your CDF account name appended with '-cdf' and your CDF password. eg if your cdf account is 'g2foobar' you will log in with the username 'g2foobar-cdf'. Do not include the quotes.
   At this point you should see a welcome message. Keep the window open to maintain your connection. You can minimize it, swap it to a different workspace, etc. but the window must remain alive or your connection will be blocked.



6. For troubleshooting info see https://www.cdf.toronto.edu/mobile

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