HallNet
Linux (Unsupported) Step 1: Network Connection
In order to use the HallNet service you need to configure and register your computer on the network.
Plug in network cable
Plug the network cable into your computer and the wall socket (there should be one socket available, if there are two, use the left-hand one)
Network Settings
The default network settings are likely to be correct, but we would suggest going to your Network Connections, selecting the ethernet (usually called eth0) and choose edit.
Set Ipv4 connection settings
Ensure the Ipv4 connection method is set to Automatic (DHCP).
Linux (Unsupported) Step 2:
Antivirus Software
Ubuntu 11.04
Install from Ubuntu Software Centre (on the Dock), by typing in Virus and installing the Virus Scanner.
You can the scan for virus, the program is available under the Accessories menu.
Ubuntu 9.10
Install from the Software Centre found at the bottom of the Applications menu.
Scan for viruses via Applications > System Tools > Clamtk (or Virus Scanner).
Kubuntu users
Applications > System > Software Management.
Applications > System > Virus Scanner.
Linux (Unsupported) Step 3:
Access IT Services Printers
The following guide has been written using Ubuntu 12.10, and is provided on a "best efforts" basis only. Other Linux distributions will differ slightly in the location of the Applications.
Follow these instructions to configure the charged print / copy devices Student-mono, Student-colour, Staff-mono, and Staff-colour.
Select "System Settings" and "Printers"
Click on System Settings (be default this is on your taskbar), click on Printers, and click on Add.
Windows Printer via SAMBA
Expand out the Network Printer option and scroll down to Windows Printer via SAMBA. Use the format: smb://printers.lboro.ac.uk/printername where your printername options are: Student-mono or Student-colour or Staff-mono or Staff-colour
Set Authentication
Select "Set Authentication" and fill in your University username using the format "LUNET\username" and University password and click "Forward". Do not click on Verify.
Set driver to Ricoh MPC4501
You will need to select the correct print driver for the printer queues is a Ricoh MPC4501.
Configuring the printer
After printing a test page, you will need to configure it. Printer Options: here you can set if this will be your black and white or colour printer (using 'Color mode'), and if your printer has a finisher unit (stapler etc) those options can be configured here.
Set short name and click "Apply"
When prompted in the Describe Printer page, we suggest the short name should be 'student-mono' / 'staff-mono' / 'student-colour / 'staff-colour' as appropriate; the Description as 'Ricoh MPC4501'; and leave the location blank (as there are many of these printers throughout the campus). Click "Apply".
Repeat for Staff-colour or Student-colour
You will need to repeat for staff-colour or student-colour. And under the Printer Options choose colour.
Linux (Unsupported) Step 4:
Individual Workspace
Your Individual Workspace is a central area of data storage provided for students. It's accessible from Computer Labs (as the Documents folder in Windows labs), HallNet connections, the internet, and the secure wireless 'eduroam'.
IT Services recommends you store your coursework on our servers, so you don't lose any work if your computer crashes.
Staff and Postgraduate students note that you need to enter a different address to connect.
Connect to Server
Ubuntu 11.04: Open the Home Folder, click File and Connect to Server.
Ubuntu 9: Places, Computer.
Kubuntu: File Manager, Network and Samba Shares.
Complete the entries and click "Connect"
Complete the entries and click Connect.
Service Type: Windows share.
Below you will be given a path for Mac or Linux in the form smb://server.lboro.ac.uk/share/username; extract the individual elements as described:
Server: server.lboro.ac.uk (appears immediately after smb:// and before the next /)
Share: share [the middle part of the path surrounded by / characters]
Folder: enter your username here
Username: your Loughborough username
Domain name: lunet
If you want to add a link in the your file browser, select Add Bookmark and give it a name.
Linux (Unsupported) Step 5: Register with HallNet
You must now register your computer with HallNet.
- Register with Cloudpath for HallNet connection: You must register each device you connect to HallNet
Alternatively, manual registration can be completed by connecting to the network in your room, opening your web browser and following the instructions.
After you register you might like to set up ...
- Software: Software available to students
- Printing from Windows