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Residential Network (ResNet)

Welcome to  ResNet!

The Taylor University Residential Network (ResNet) is that part of Taylor's network dedicated to on-campus student use and is provided and maintained by Taylor's Information Technology department. Taylor provides a wired, 100MB connection to residence hall rooms; one for each student. Wireless access is also available in all academic and many public areas on campus.

The primary purpose of the Residential Network is to support the academic mission of the University by providing convenient access to online academic resources and the Internet. This allows students access to electronic resources on campus and around the world. These resources include myTAYLOR (Taylor's portal to campus and WWW resources), the Taylor Library online catalogs and reference systems, email, and instructional software. Beyond just hardware and wires, Taylor provides a team of I.T. employees, student technicians, residence hall directors, PA's, and RA's; all of whom are committed to helping students enjoy the full benefits of Taylor's network resources.

PC Support

PC support is offered by I.T. Client Services and covers those issues most often faced by students such as network connectivity and access to Taylor network resources (email, TOWER, Blackboard, etc.) In addition to phone and email support, graphical tutorials offering step-by-step instructions are provided.

Visit the Client Services page (link at left) for more info.

Student Network Resources

Taylor provides each student with server space for personal files, server space for an academic Web presence and e-mail with SPAM protection. Students can choose the level of SPAM filtering they desire.

Microsoft Software Select Program

Through a special license agreement with Microsoft, Taylor University is able to offer students a number of Microsoft software titles at significant discounts. Current recommendations include Windows Vista and Office 2007 Professional. Visit Microsoft's Software Select Program website to order your software. A valid Taylor network username & password and a credit card are required.

PC Recommendations

When purchasing a computer for use on Taylor's network, keep the following recommendations in mind. Contact Client Services if you'd like to speak with a technician concerning these recommendations:

  • Laptop with 802.11g wireless
  • A minimum of 2 Gig RAM
  • Windows 7
  • Antivirus protection
  • Office 2007 is recommended and can be purchased via Microsoft's Software Select Program.