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How Do I Sign Up |
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Contact your system administrator who will then place your order through the Telcom Portal.
The following information must be included in the order:
- Jack ID & Location
- Hostname/IP & MAC address for each host
- Network to attach the port to
- Billing/contact information
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Can I make an existing Jack Multi-Host? |
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Yes, but you must place an order for the change to take effect. |
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Does MTU Telcom provide a hub/switch? |
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No, providing the hub/switch is the responsibility of the system administrator |
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If one machine has a severe problem, do you shut-down the port or host? |
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In most cases, the offending host can be locked out while leaving the other hosts in service. |
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What is the cost of this service? |
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$25 monthly per jack connection |
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Can I run my own cables to another room? |
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No, due to OSHA, fire codes, and University policy; cable installation must be performed by MTU Telcom authorized workers. |
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Are there cases where this service should not be used? |
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Higher bandwidth or server applications do not perform well with the shared bandwidth. |
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Why is there a four-host limit? |
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We maintain a host limit to work with all existing network equipment and to ensure reliable performance. |
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| For more information on Multi-Host, contact Telcom at 487-2000 or email telcom-request@mtu.edu |
