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Many faculty find it useful to access network resources, such as electronic mail,
BlackBoard, or our Web server, from home. These services are available. Faculty
may prefer to get Internet service from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) which
can provide the speed of DSL or a cable modem. You should investigate what your
local providers can offer. To access the full range of
services from a third party ISP, you will need to
configure a Proxy Server, or set up Virtual Private
Networking. More information is available at
http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/cc/documentation/comm-dialin/DSL_cable/.
Faculty can also connect to Trinity’s network via a modem connection (28.8
kbs or faster). This provides essentially the same access that people have on
campus, but connection speeds are significantly slower. If
you will be downloading large files to your home computer, or spending a great
deal of time on your home computer accessing the Internet, Trinity dial-in will
probably be inadequate for your needs. A high-speed ISP should be considered
instead.
More specific information is available under the "Help
Guides" link
on the Computing Center Web page,
in the
Service and Tools section. This
includes detailed coverage of getting set up with all of connection methods. You can
also consult with the Help Desk at 2100 to discuss your specific needs.
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