Introduction and Welcome

Welcome to ZagNet, Gonzaga's student network. As a user of ZagNet, you have high-speed access to campus computing resources, the Internet, electronic mail, and the World-Wide Web. You also have a technical support team to assist you with using ZagNet should you encounter problems. ZagNet alleviates the need to use a modem to dial into the library or check your e-mail. You can now do that from the convenience of your computer without tying up your phoneline.

What Comes with ZagNet?

ZagNet is the student network and support system. It includes network access to your residence hall, software for your computer, and technical support staff should you encounter problems. It also includes academic resources such as access to the library, Encyclopedia Britannica Online, and academic software on Barney, Gonzaga's academic server. You also receive an e-mail account that you retain your entire time at Gonzaga, a server to place your personal web page on, and Usenet, a global discussion network consisting of more than 6200 discussion groups.

Where to Begin?

There are a couple of steps you should take to prepare to use ZagNet.

• Purchase and install a network card for your computer*
• Install the ZagNet software on your computer*
• Sign a Network Access Policy**
• Pickup your e-mail account**

*Assistance in installation of the network card and installation of the ZagNet software is available during the first part of the semester at "connection parties" in each of the residence halls. For more information on the connection parties, contact the help desk at x5550.

**Signing the Network Access Policy and picking up your e-mail account can be done at the orientation days at the beginning of school and in AD243 during the rest of the year between 11:00AM and 12:00PM. Extended hours are available the first two weeks of each semester.

Once you have your network card and ZagNet software installed, go through this manual to configure individual programs included with ZagNet. These include Netscape Navigator 3.0, Eudora Light 3.1, WinQVT or NCSA Telnet, and WS-FTP LE or Fetch for FTP.

If You Need Assistance

If you require assistance with connecting to the network or using the included ZagNet software, contact the Help Desk at x5550 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday-Friday.

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