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Computer networking plays an important role in molecular biology. Besides enabling faster communications through email as well as access to specialized software and tools, the advent of the world-wide-web permits rapid retrieval of vast informational resources and provides a means to share news and achievements with the community.


The Remote Access pages describe procedures to connect MacOS- and Windows-based computers to the SUnet network from off-campus locations using telephone wires. If you are seeking instructions for connecting to the the network from a Beckman center laboratory or office, follow the Networking procedures here.

PC Remote Access
Information about Windows Dialup Networking, configuring your computer to dialin to the SUNet network in order to read email and surf the web.

MacOS Remote Access
Information about Macintosh OT/PPP, configuring your Macintosh to dialin to the SUNet network in order to read email and surf the web.

Software
The software page includes links to MacStanford and PCStanford for your networking needs, links to Stanford's MacOS system software distribution site, and a link for CMGM's own commercial software distribution site.

Security
Computer security guidelines for faculty, students, and staff. Instructions for installing and configuring Kerberos for your network programs for secure information transfer over campus networks.
AppleTalk Remote Access
Instructions for dialing into and navigating the Beckman AppleTalk network from home.

Modem Init Strings
If you are experiencing modem connection problems (dropped connections, slow transfer rates), try using the inits on this page.



Support for Networking Problems

Last Updated: Monday, December 21, 1998