ResNet
is a residence-wide computer network that provides access to
university resources and the Internet throughout the residence
halls.
ResNet
uses software called Safe Connect to ensure a safe and
reliable network environment. The Safe Connect Agent will scan your computer on a regular basis to
ensure that it meets all of the ResNet requirements before
granting access.
For Questions concerning ResNet,
please contact the
ResNet
Helpdesk
Here's
what you need to do:
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Enter your username and password to logon to the network.
Ex. John.Doe (do not enter @yellowjackets.bhsu.edu to
login to ResNet)
If you do not have your username and password, please click
here.
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Once your username and password have been verified, you will
be prompted to download and install the Safe Connect Agent.
To confirm the
installation worked,
on Windows machines with
Windows 2000 or later, you can right-click any blank space on the task bar at
the bottom of your screen and select the option "Task Manager". When the Windows
Task Manager appears, click the "Processes" tab and look for the process "SCClient.exe".
Mac users can use the Activity Monitor to check for the "SCClient.exe" running.
If the Safe Connect Agent fails to install, please
see Troubleshooting section or contact the
ResNet
Helpdesk.
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The Safe Connect Agent will automatically validate your system
configuration to ensure that you have current operating system patches,
anti-virus and other security updates.
If the validation is successful, you will be logged onto the
network.
If the validation is not successful, you will be directed to
a remediation site such as
Windows Updates. You need to update your system or security files at that
time. Depending on the security updates, you may need to reboot your
computer several times.
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Installing the Safe·Connect
PolicyKey
·
Convenient
Initial Access Process:
o
You can
connect via wired or wireless. Wireless does not have to be
disabled if you are connecting via wired. To begin the
install process, you must first login to the network.
Opening your web browser will redirect you to the
Authentication page.
o
Safe Connect
does not require that your machine be patched, or have AV
installed before the PolicyKey is installed.
o
Authentication
is required for network access. The authentication page
looks like this:
o
On successful
authentication, you are automatically presented the
PolicyKey download page. This only appears for users who
have not already installed the PolicyKey.
The lightweight PolicyKey
installer, around 1.5 MB in size, begins to download
immediately when you click
Yes, I will install.
o
Safe Connect
automatically determines which kind of PolicyKey you need,
among legacy Windows, Vista, and Mac OS 10 Operating
systems.
o
Choose either
Save or Run when the installer download dialogue
appears, then run the installer:
o
The installer
takes anywhere from 15 to 45 seconds to run, depending on
your machine.
o
Once
installed, the PolicyKey does its initial assessment within
about 5 seconds (a very conservative estimate).
·
User-friendly
Remediation: If your machine is not compliant with any of
our policies, the PolicyKey will pop a web page that clearly
states the infraction and provides instructions and/or links
for remediation. All remediation resources remain
accessible, this includes offsite antivirus, antispyware
vendors and Microsoft updates.
· Continuous
Post-admission Assessment: Notification pages are presented
for one infraction at a time. You will automatically be
notified of any remaining infractions after you remediate
the first offense. NOTE: The PolicyKey does not need to be
reinstalled or reinitialized after you comply with policy.
All assessments are reported, and responded to,
automatically in realtime.
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