St. Michael's College, U of T

The SMC Resnet provides high speed access to the Internet, the UofT, and other Resnet users. You can use the SMC Resnet to send and receive email, surf the web, transfer files, read newsgroups, chat, play games and share resources (like printers) with friends. In fact, using the SMC Resnet is just like using a commercial Internet service provider - but without the hourly, or monthly fee.

Getting connected to the SMC Resnet is a simple three-step process:

1. Before you come to residence, make sure your computer has the necessary hardware and software to connect to the network. You will need:
   • A network card that is compatible with a 10BASE-T network;
   • A connecting cable consisting of 2 RJ-45 connectors on a cat5e patch cable (i.e. one of the blue networking cables sold at most computer stores);
   • A properly licenced and up-to-date operating system, since your computer will be scanned by the Resnet security server to check for properly licensed and updated software when you first try to connect to the residence network.
2. After you arrive in residence you'll need to physically connect your computer to the network by plugging one end of the blue networking cable into your computer and the other into the network jack in your room.


3. Once you've connected your computer to the network a web browser window should automatically appear asking you to fill out some contact information and consent to our Network Use Agreement. Your computer will also be scanned by the Resnet Security server to make sure you have a properly licenced and up-to-date operating system. If your software is not correctly licensed or up-to-date- you will need to update it. You may also have to download anti-virus software, which is available free of charge through UTORProtect. You must complete this last step before you will be able to connect to any external internet sites.

Once you have completed the on-line form and downloaded the appropriate software you should be ready to connect. If you have trouble getting connected or staying connected, please consult our Technical Support Section.

Everyone who uses the SMC Resnet must agree to and comply with the Network Use Agreement.

Everyone who uses the SMC Resnet must agree to and comply with the Network Use Agreement.

If you think there is an error in your network usage statistics, as reported by IP Audit, or if you notice odd behaviour relating to your network traffic, or attempts to gain unauthorized access to your computer over the Internet, please report them to the SMC Network Administrator immediately.

If your access to the network is suspended, contact the SMC Network Administrator immediately to resolve the issue. You may need to find an alternate route to the Internet.