Connect MC

Every year, student machines introduced to the campus network may contain harmful viruses and malware. The best way to insure the integrity of the network is to require that all anti-virus software and operating systems are current and maintained.

Each student accessing the Marietta College network is required to login and to maintain operating system patches and an up-to-date anti-virus software package.

Note: The registration software will not collect any personal information.

 

Please review the following instructions to download software for each piece of hardware that you plan to bring to campus.

Minimum Requirements

  • Pentium 4 or compatible or better processor
  • Windows 2000 or better operating system
  • A network interface card (NIC) for 10 Base T or better
  • Macintosh: Any computer running OS 10.3 or better

 

Hardware Requirements for Desktops and Laptops Running...

Windows 2000 and Windows XP
  • Login to http://mymc.marietta.edu
  • Click on the "Personal" tab.
  • Find the "Briefcase Portlet" channel.
  • Click on the "Shared Folders" icon.
  • Download the file, CCAAgent_Setup.exe, from the "Information Technology" folder.
  • Follow the instructions for initial access.
  • Note: It may be necessary to update personal firewall settings.

To access the Windows XP firewall:

  • Click the Start button
  • Open the Control Panel (Settings/Control Panel)
  • Open Windows Firewall
  • Select the Exceptions tab
  • On the list of "Programs and Services," check the box next to "Cisco Clean Access."

To access the Norton Internet Security Suite firewall:

  • Double-click the Norton Security Icon in the system tray, located near the Clock at the bottom of the screen.
  • Click  "Personal Firewall" Option.
  • Click "Configure," then choose "Programs."
  • Find "Cisco Clean Access Agent" on the list of all programs.
  • Select "Permit  All" from the drop-down list.
  • Press "Okay."
Mac OS X, Linux, or an alternative operating system
  • Enter your MC email login (e.g., abc001) and password.

Note: Once your computer is authenticated on the MC network, the "caserver.marietta.edu" link will not be accessible.

 

 

The College will not support the following operating systems; continued network access is not guaranteed

  • Windows 98,
  • Windows 95,
  • Windows ME,
  • Windows NT 4.0, and
  • a Mac using OS 10.2 or an earlier edition, including OS 9.

 

Networking Devices

Wireless access (802.11a, b and g) is now available in the residence halls, supported and maintained by the Department of Information Technology.

Wireless routers, hubs, and/or access points will no longer be allowed on the campus network.
Do not bring them to campus.

 

Other Networking Devices

Non-computer Networked Devices such as PDAs, PlayStations and Xboxes

Game consoles and other networked devices that need special consideration—or are not capable of running a browser—must register a Media Access Control (MAC) address, a unique number that allows these machines to connect to a network.

To determine and register the MAC address for each device, visit: https://mcnet.marietta.edu/~it/register/

Information Technology allows Internet connectivity for these devices, but it does not offer support and bandwidth demands are not guaranteed.

Call 740-376-4860 for more information.

 

Voice Over IP Networks providing Internet telephone service, including Lingo, Skype and Vonage

Information Technology allows Internet connectivity for Voice Over IP devices run through a PC.

Independent routers to support these services are not permitted on the campus network.

Bandwidth demands are not guaranteed.

To register your Vonage device, visit: https://mcnet.marietta.edu/~it/register/