CELOP - FAQs - MLL - Networking and Internet

FAQs | Internet and Networking

These questions deal with using the Internet and CELOP's computer classrooms (Multimedia Language Lab). Please also read the other MLL FAQs, Lab Policies and Lab Use.

Laptop Computer Can I bring in my laptop and connect it to the Internet?
Yes. Both the CELOP and LCC buildings have WiFi. There are also limited wired Ethernet connections in classrooms and lobby areas. Use either the BU (requires VPN) network or the BU (802.1x) network only. See the Computing Orientation PDF for details.

How do I set up my laptop to connect to BU's network?
Unless you have used your laptop on a corporate network, it probably has all of the settings it needs to work on BU's network. However, if your laptop runs Windows, you must have all of the recent security updates installed, as well as anti-virus software. Boston University requires that you first register your computer by going to netreg.bu.edu. For more information, please see the Personal Computing Support Center's International Student Guide.

Should I sign up for a BU login account?

@bu.edu

Yes. All BU students must have a BU login account. You will probably not use it for your e-mail, but you do need it to access computers and your information on compus. During registration week, you will attend a BU Login Account workshop. You can also do it by yourself.

My friend e-mailed me a file that ends in .exe or .scr, but it won't open on the Macs.
.exe files are Windows executable files. This means that they are program files designed only to work on PCs running Microsoft Windows, .scr files are Windows screen savers. These can only be used on Windows PCs.

Can I view web sites and create documents in my native language?
Yes. All of the computers at CELOP, both Mac and PC, can access web pages in many languages.

Orientation Material: Computing at CELOP/BU

Be sure to read the orientation material about using CELOP computers and your own computer at CELOP and B.U.

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