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Wired Network Access
Standard access to the university network (UMRnet) and Internet in the buildings of the Philipps-Universität Marburg is usually via cable. In areas with many mobile users (lecture halls, seminar rooms, meeting rooms, foyers) WiFi is also available. These access options are supplemented by remote access (VPN) and connections in some publicly accessible areas.
Network sockets in offices, laboratories and other closed rooms
All network sockets in UMRnet are clearly numbered. They are activated (patched) as required and then marked with a red/orange dot. Users can report the need for active sockets via the responsible IT-Administrators of the departments and facilities (GER/ uni-internal) to the University Computer Center, which then activates them. PCs, printers, and all other devices that are to be connected via cable must be registered with the University Computer Center beforehand and are assigned a unique fixed IP address. This is also done by the IT managers of the departments and facilities.
Network sockets in publicly accessible areas
Network sockets in publicly accessible areas are either only activated by University Computer Center employees on a case-by-case basis at certain events or require 802.1X authentication (wired eduroam) for operation.
All networked devices must be permanently supplied with security updates and administered according to the state of the art. The responsibility for the safe operation of the end devices lies with the users.
Target group
Students, Staff, Guests
Requirements
- Central User Account (Uni Account) with LAN permission
Status
in operation - Available through connection to the German Science Network (DFN-Verein)
Support and Help
The daily use of the network is supported by the IT-Administrators (GER / uni-internal), some of whom also act as Network-Administrators (uni-internal). For example, they initiate the activation (patching) of network sockets and can register devices for the use in the network.
In order to do justice to the highly decentralized structure of the Philipps-Universität Marburg, both spatially and organizationally, there have been so-called network administrators in all departments and institutions since 1993. For all questions regarding networking needs or expansion, please contact your respective Network Administrators (uni-internal).
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Worth knowing
The university network UMRnet of the Philipps University provides access to over 250 buildings from all eras. Operation and expansion are a permanent task of the university and are carried out by the Communications Department of the HRZ. The very heterogeneous structural conditions also result in differences in the quality of the network supply. While the core network is already in operation in the second generation with 10 Gbit Ethernet fiber optics, there is still very old coaxial cabling in some places on the other side. The aim is to provide all workstations in as many buildings as possible with Gigabit Ethernet. This is also a prerequisite for WLAN coverage. Wi-Fi coverage is currently (2019) only available in a few new buildings, but is being continuously expanded. In order to replace outdated coaxial cabling despite the lack of structural requirements, special solutions such as FTTO were used in some places.