Constant network connections at WWU
To get access to the internet at institutions, which are in charge of the ZIV, you can use - beside WLAN - the access via constant network connections. They are more steady and even faster than the wireless connections.
To setup a network connection
Staff of institutions which are in charge of the ZIV can apply for the installation of new network connections - unless there is no LAN connection for the computers yet. For your application you need this form (only available in German language). With this form you can also register computers for the work in the LAN. The prices for the installation of LAN connections include all costs (price list [de]).
If you want to run alternating computers (e.g. notebooks) with a LAN connection, you can set up your LAN connection as a so called pLANet connection. With the internet access via pLANet, there is no need anymore to register your different computers. Fitting cables are sold at cost at the
net technology center (NTC) of the ZIV.
Personal LAN access (“pLANet”)
pLANet network connections are suited for the spontaneous access of non-registered computers. Therefore the ZIV is able to offer notebook users with an ethernet adapter a flexible access to the university network.
With a capacity of max. 100MBit/sec, pLANet connections are very efficient. In addition the handling is very simple: just connect the notebook via a fitting cable with the pLANet connecting box, set up a VPN connection and then register with your central user name and your central network password. The pLANet connecting boxes can be identified by the pLANet logo. In ZIVwiki you can find further set up manuals (only in German language).
Registration of terminals or computers
The registration of terminals or computers for the work in a LAN can be done online
(NIC online) [de] .
If you do not have a central user name, you can register your terminals also in writing by this form [de] . The registration is free of charge.
Date: 02.01.2012
