What Happened To My Law School Internet Connection?
In short, you need to register your wireless and wired network cards.
We started the Fall 2012 semester with an open network that did not require registering your network card(s). Since then, more devices showed up on the law school network and exhausted all the available Internet addresses. So, the Information Technology department had to reverse course and close the network. We reverted the network to registered mode.
At first, we thought this would only affect a relatively small number of students, since :
- most upperclass students should already be registered (open network was new this semester).
- students who are taking exams were instructed to register their network card(s) in direct messages from the Registrar’s Office.
- the IT helpdesk assisted students in registering their cards during the 8/15/12 to 8/23/12 notebook configuration session.
Admittedly, we did share mixed signals and conflicting information about this topic at the beginning of the semester. We apologize for any inconvenience and any confusion about this.
Here’s the good news, registering your network card is fast, easy, and a one-time task. You can visit the IT help desk anytime between 9:00am to 5:00pm (M-F) for help. Or, you can download a notebook configuration manual located at http://www.law.columbia.edu/law_school/info_tech/Notebook#41245 and register your network cards on your own. Please keep in mind you should register both your wireless and wired adapters.
Walk-in sessions for Examsoft’s Software Installation (Laptop on Exams)
The IT helpdesk has scheduled walk-in sessions for the Installation of Examsoft’s (Laptop on Exams) software.
In order to use the Examsoft software to take exams, you are required to have the latest version (version 11.0) of Softest installed on your notebook. ExamSoft released the new version on 09/06/2012
The SofTest installation is straightforward and you can follow the instructions sent by the Registration Services office to get this done on your own, or visit the IT helpdesk anytime.
Students can visit us in Jerome Greene Hall, room 731 anytime between 09:00 am to 05:00pm, M-F for help configuring a laptop for exams. No appointment is necessary. Just show up and will begin sharing options and/or helping to configure your laptop for exams.
All students are welcomed!
Network Maintenance and Downtime Friday September 14th, 2012 from 6pm to 11:59pm (EDT).
The Law School computer network will be unavailable Friday, September 14th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 11:59pm (EDT)
The IT Department will perform standard system maintenance. The downtime includes the file and print servers, Lotus Notes email, and Internet connectivity from within the Law School.
The following network services will also be unavailable:
- H: & G: drives
- Computer lab workstations
- Network printers
- Courseweb
- Lawnet
- FTP
CUNIX, CubMail and PINE will be accessible from outside the Law School buildings.
Please make a note of the following dates in order to avoid conflicts between network maintenance periods and your work.
Network Maintenance Schedule for the 2012-2013 academic year, 6:00pm to 11:59pm:
- Friday, September 14, 2012
- Friday, October 12, 2012
- Friday, November 9, 2012
- No December downtime due to finals
- Friday, January 11, 2013
- Friday, February 8, 2013
- Friday, March 8, 2013
- Friday, April 12, 2013
- No December downtime due to finals
For a complete listing of the 2012-2013 schedule, please visit: http://www.law.columbia.edu/law_school/info_tech/IT_news
Network Maintenance and Downtime Friday August 24th, 2012 from 6pm to 11:59pm (EDT).
The Law School computer network will be unavailable Friday, August 24th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 11:59pm (EDT)
The IT Department will perform standard system maintenance. The downtime includes the file and print servers, Lotus Notes email, and Internet connectivity from within the Law School.
The following network services will also be unavailable:
- H: & G: drives
- Computer lab workstations
- Network printers
- Courseweb
- Lawnet
- FTP
CUNIX, CubMail and PINE will be accessible from outside the Law School buildings.
Please make a note of the following dates in order to avoid conflicts between network maintenance periods and your work.
Network Maintenance Schedule for the 2012-2013 academic year, 6:00pm to 11:59pm:
- Friday, August 24, 2012
- Friday, September 14, 2012
- Friday, October 12, 2012
- Friday, November 9, 2012
- No December downtime due to finals
- Friday, January 11, 2013
- Friday, February 8, 2013
- Friday, March 8, 2013
- Friday, April 12, 2013
- No December downtime due to finals
For a complete listing of the 2012-2013 schedule, please visit: http://www.law.columbia.edu/law_school/info_tech/IT_news
Network Maintenance and Downtime Friday July 20th, 2012 from 6pm to 11:59pm (EDT).
The Law School computer network will be unavailable Friday, July 20th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 11:59pm (EDT)
The IT Department will perform standard system maintenance. The downtime includes the file and print servers, Lotus Notes email, and Internet connectivity from within the Law School.
The following network services will also be unavailable:
- H: & G: drives
- Computer lab workstations
- Network printers
- Courseweb
- Lawnet
- FTP
CUNIX, CubMail and PINE will be accessible from outside the Law School buildings.
Please make a note of the following dates in order to avoid conflicts between network maintenance periods and your work.
Network Maintenance Schedule for the 2012-2013 academic year, 6:00pm to 11:59pm:
- Friday, July 20, 2012
- Friday, August 24, 2012
- Friday, September 14, 2012
- Friday, October 12, 2012
- Friday, November 9, 2012
- No December downtime due to finals
- Friday, January 11, 2013
- Friday, February 8, 2013
- Friday, March 8, 2013
- Friday, April 12, 2013
- No December downtime due to finals
For a complete listing of the 2012-2013 schedule, please visit: http://www.law.columbia.edu/law_school/info_tech/IT_news
Email and network account information for 2012 Graduates
Hello Graduates and Congratulations.
Here’s some information about email and network accounts you may find helpful.
Law School Network Accounts (G and H Drive/Printer)
For the convenience of graduating students studying for the Bar Exam, Law School network accounts remain accessible through July 31st. Any personal files you wish to take with you must be copied to USB thumb-drive or emailed to another account by that date. Assuming you have printing credits available, you can also print until July 31st with your account.
CUNIX Email Accounts
Per CUIT guidelines, graduating students’ CUNIX accounts expire approximately 6 months after graduation. Any messages or address books you wish to take with you should be copied to USB thumb-drive or emailed to another account by July 31st.
Lifelong Email Forwarding
Although your CUNIX account will be disabled, you may elect to use the University’s lifelong email forwarding service. For further CUNIX email forwarding information, please visit http://alumni.columbia.edu/access/s2_2.html
Firstname.lastname@law.columbia.edu email address
Your Firstname.Lastname@law.columbia.edu email address will remain workable through July 31st. After that date, you must forward your CUNIX account to the University’s lifelong email forwarding service <<http://alumni.columbia.edu/access/s2_2.html>>
Lawnet Access
The Lawnet website can be accessed through July 31st. After that date, if you need your grades, please visit Student Services Online (SSOL) at https://ssol.columbia.edu/ to check grades, request transcripts, etc. You may also want to save your internal Lawnet grades. You can print a copy of your grades by visiting Lawnet on or before July 31st.
Computer Labs and Email Kiosks
The Law School computer labs and email kiosks are accessible to graduates with a valid Law School network account through July 31st.
Registered Laptop on Wired and Wireless Networks
Laptops registered to connect to the wired and wireless networks in the Law School will automatically be unregistered on July 31st. If you configured the G: and H: drive and printers on your laptop, you can simply remove them after the 31st. Connections to Columbia University’s wireless network (CUIT) will remain active after the 31st.
Please address any questions or concerns (before July 31st) to the Information Technology Helpdesk at:
Email: helpdesk@law.columbia.edu
Phone: 212.854.1370
Helpdesk support center: Greene Hall 731
Congratulations and Best of Luck from the IT department!!!
Network Maintenance and Downtime Friday June 15th, 2012 from 6pm to 11:59pm (EDT).
The Law School computer network will be unavailable Friday, June 15th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 11:59pm (EDT)
The IT Department will perform standard system maintenance. The downtime includes the file and print servers, Lotus Notes email, and Internet connectivity from within the Law School.
The following network services will also be unavailable:
- H: & G: drives
- Computer lab workstations
- Network printers
- Courseweb
- Lawnet
- FTP
CUNIX, CubMail and PINE will be accessible from outside the Law School buildings.
Please make a note of the following dates in order to avoid conflicts between network maintenance periods and your work.
Network Maintenance Schedule for the 2011-2012 academic year, 6:00pm to 11:59pm:
- June 15, 2012
For a complete listing of the 2011-2012 schedule, please visit: http://www.law.columbia.edu/law_school/info_tech/IT_news
Class audio recordings from the Spring 2012 semester are scheduled to be deleted on Friday, June 1st, 2012 at 11:59pm ET
Please note that automated audio recordings from the Spring 2012 semester are scheduled to be deleted on Friday, June 1st, 2012, at 11:59pm ET.
If you would like to download a copy of your class recordings, you can do so by:
1. Logging into http://coursewebs.law.columbia.edu
2. Selecting the class of your choice
3. Navigating to the Class Recordings [Echo 360) link
4. Selecting the class recording you would like to keep
5. Clicking the Download media file link at the bottom of the page
For Administrative departments, Centers and Programs, please click on the links sent to your e-mail from echo360@law.columbia.edu. You will find the “Download media file” link at the bottom of the page.
Don’t know how to do any of these? Please contact us at AVRequest@law.columbia.edu and we will be more than happy to provide you with assistance.
Email and network account information for 2012 Graduates
Hello Graduates and Congratulations.
Here’s some information about email and network accounts you may find helpful.
Law School Network Accounts (G and H Drive/Printer)
For the convenience of graduating students studying for the Bar Exam, Law School network accounts remain accessible through July 31st. Any personal files you wish to take with you must be copied to USB thumb-drive or emailed to another account by that date. Assuming you have printing credits available, you can also print until July 31st with your account.
CUNIX Email Accounts
Per CUIT guidelines, graduating students’ CUNIX accounts expire approximately 6 months after graduation. Any messages or address books you wish to take with you should be copied to USB thumb-drive or emailed to another account by July 31st.
Lifelong Email Forwarding
Although your CUNIX account will be disabled, you may elect to use the University’s lifelong email forwarding service. For further CUNIX email forwarding information, please visit http://alumni.columbia.edu/access/s2_2.html
Firstname.lastname@law.columbia.edu email address
Your Firstname.Lastname@law.columbia.edu email address will remain workable through July 31st. After that date, you must forward your CUNIX account to the University’s lifelong email forwarding service <<http://alumni.columbia.edu/access/s2_2.html>>
Lawnet Access
The Lawnet website can be accessed through July 31st. After that date, if you need your grades, please visit Student Services Online (SSOL) at https://ssol.columbia.edu/ to check grades, request transcripts, etc. You may also want to save your internal Lawnet grades. You can print a copy of your grades by visiting Lawnet on or before July 31st.
Computer Labs and Email Kiosks
The Law School computer labs and email kiosks are accessible to graduates with a valid Law School network account through July 31st.
Registered Laptop on Wired and Wireless Networks
Laptops registered to connect to the wired and wireless networks in the Law School will automatically be unregistered on July 31st. If you configured the G: and H: drive and printers on your laptop, you can simply remove them after the 31st. Connections to Columbia University’s wireless network (CUIT) will remain active after the 31st.
Please address any questions or concerns (before July 31st) to the Information Technology Helpdesk at:
Email: helpdesk@law.columbia.edu
Phone: 212.854.1370
Helpdesk support center: Greene Hall 731
Congratulations and Best of Luck from the IT department!!!
Walk-in sessions for Examsoft’s Software Installation (Laptop on Exams)
The IT helpdesk has scheduled walk-in sessions for the Installation of Examsoft’s (Laptop on Exams) software.
New this Spring 2012 semester! Mac OSX 10.7 (Lion) is now supported!
In order to use the Examsoft software to take exams, you are required to have the latest version (version 10) of Softest installed on your notebook. Students who came to the Notebook Configuration sessions (from 8/16/11 to 8/25/11) may have the previous version of SofTest installed. If so, you must upgrade to SofTest version 10.
The SofTest installation is straightforward and you can follow the instructions sent by the Registration Services office to get this done on your own, or visit the IT helpdesk anytime.
Students can visit the IT helpdesk in Jerome Greene Hall, room 731 anytime between 09:00 am to 05:00pm, M-F for help configuring a laptop for exams. No appointment is necessary; however, please please keep in mind that helpdesk activity increases significantly, during exam period. Please visit the IT helpdesk as early as convenient and allow enough time to ensure proper laptop preparation for exams.
All students are welcomed!