Home Server (Cloud Storage)

Manhattan College ITS provides all employees and students with cloud storage space called Home Server.  The Home Server is accessible from all computer labs by clicking on the My Computer Icon and then clicking on the disk with your Jaspernet username on it.  If you would like to learn more about home server or would like assistance in setting it up on your computer, please email its@manhattan.edu.  We also have some tutorials available here.

Saving Files

When working on files, you want to make sure to save those files often in a secure place.  You never know when your computer might crash.  Most newer applications have an auto save function, but sometimes you need to turn them on. 

Do you know the short cut to save? 

On Windows it is Ctrl S

On Mac it's command S

If you want some help setting up auto save on your computer please email its@manhattan.edu for assistance.

Remember that when working on a public computer, you should use either a USB flash drive or your Home Server account to store your data.  Do not save locally.

Don't Forget to Log Off

As you may be aware, in order to protect users, all Manhattan College publicly used computers are setup to clear out all user data upon log off or reboot.  When you are done using a computer, make sure to log off.  Even if you are using your own computer, this is important to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

Storage issue affects some parts of www.manhattan.edu

In the early AM of Tuesday September 18th a storage system failure caused some (legacy) portions of www.manhattan.edu to go offline.  ITS is aware of the issue and working to correct the problem.

The most notable portion of the site affected was http://www.manhattan.edu/library/

As of 2:00PM, most of the affected sections have been restored.  

RLC 200 Temporary Fix

We have placed a portable projection Screen in front of the Smart Board in RLC 200.  While you can not use the smart board, you now have the ability to project full screen, no overlap.

Manhattan College Increases WIFI Coverage

Manhattan College Increases WIFI Coverage

In preparation for the Fall 2012 semester, the Manhattan College Office of Information Technology Services has completed a major upgrade of campus wireless coverage.  Over 100 WIFI hotspots were deployed to provide full coverage to the O'Malley Library, Leo Engineering Building, and Smith Auditorium using the latest dual-radio (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 802.11n technology.

This latest upgrade means better signal in more places with faster speeds up to 300Mbps.  JasperNet WIFI coverage can be found via our online network map.  The recent upgrades of O'Malley, Leo, and Smith add to a multi-year initiative that has seen the deployment of almost 400 individual hotspots providing full 802.11n coverage to more than 2/3 of campus buildings.  The remainder of buildings on campus are partially served by a mix of high-speed 802.11n technology (in recently renovated classrooms and other areas) and previous-generation 802.11a/b/g (up to 54 Mbps).

Just JASPERNET

You spoke.  We listened.
Simpler WIFI connection and network names.

Last year, major upgrades to the campus WIFI network were implemented.  Along with the upgrades, a number of wireless networks with varying features and configuration were implemented to allow users a choice of how they connect to JasperNet WIFI.

The feedback:  K.I.S.S (Keep it Simple)

In preparation for the Fall 2012 semester, ITS has simplified the JasperNet WIFI configuration.  All WIFI deployments conforming to "JasperNet WIFI 2.0" standards (802.11n) will be universally accessible by the single network "JASPERNET" (note the ALL CAPS).  A companion network, "jaspernet-guest" will also be universally available across all JasperNet WIFI 2.0 locations providing campus visitors with some access to the Internet.  Please see our network map for these locations.

We've already begun to weed out any of the confusing additional network names, however, we will continue to support local WIFI networks with additional security features (such as dls-secure or hayden-secure).  Additionally, in areas where JasperNet WIFI 2.0 is not yet available, 802.11a/b/g access will be provided by the legacy network names of "jaspernet" or "Jaspernet" (note the lower case).