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St. Cloud State University

HuskyNet Wired Access

SCSU has several hundred wired access plug-ins, also called open data jacks, which provide campus laptop users with the ability to plug in and use SCSU network resources and the Internet. These open data jacks provide wired access to:

  • Internet
  • SCSU library resources
  • SCSU course registration
  • Desire2Learn online courses
  • HuskyNet File/Web Space

Locations

Several hundred wired access plug-ins are found in the Miller Center (library). Each study table is outfitted with a data jack and a power receptacle. A couple of open data jacks are also available in the coffee shop. The Engineering and Computing Center Lab, ECC 103, also offers wired access.

Wired access plug-ins also can be found in many other campus locations. Please contact the HelpDesk for assistance.

Quick Tip

Printing
You can use HuskyPrint to print from a wired access plug-in. See the Printing and Scanning to learn more about HuskyPrint and how to install printing.

Requirements

To use a wired access plug-in you must:

  • Be a current student, faculty or staff member at SCSU.
  • Know your SCSU ID. It is printed on your Campus Card in the lower left.
  • Have a valid HuskyNetID. If you do not have this yet, please "Activate Your HuskyNetID”
  • Have your own laptop with an Ethernet card and an Ethernet cable. The SCSU Computer Store can sell you a card and cable if you do not have one.  Residence Halls students should contact ResNet.
  • Have an operating system must be Windows XP or higher for PCs or OS X (with Open Transport) for Macintosh.
Quick Tip

Student acceptable usage policy
Students who use wired access plug-ins are subject to the Open Data Jack Usage Guidelines.

Configuration/instructions

To configure your computer for a wired access plug-in, please select your operating system:

Quick Tip

SCSU-provided antivirus software
SCSU provides Symantec AntiVirus software for all current students, faculty and staff. Computers with this software installed will receive automatic antivirus updates as long as you are enrolled or employed at St. Cloud State University. Download Symantec AntiVirus through the Safe Computing site.