Ohio University

If you have secret challenge questions set up for your OHIO ID, then you can reset your password online at:

https://access.ohio.edu/selfcare

You will need to know your OHIO ID. If you have forgotten both your OHIO ID and password, please contact the Service Desk.

If you do not have secret challenge questions set up, then you will need to call the Service Desk at 740-593-1222 or present a photo ID at one of the locations listed on our password reset page.

On a Mac OS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6

1. Got to apple icon upper left hand corner
2. Click about this Mac
3. Select more info
4. Select network on left hand side
5. Under active services choose either airport for wireless or Ethernet for wired
6. Scroll down and find IPv4 Address
   

On Windows Vista, 7

1. Click the blue globe or start menu
2. Select control panel
3. Then select network and sharing center
4. Click on local area connection or wireless adapter
5. Then Select details and it will list the IPv4 Address

Windows XP

1. Select the start menu
2. Then select control panel
3. Select network connections
4. Double click on local area connection or wireless adapter
5. Then select the support tab
6. Then select details and it will list the IPv4 Address
   

Please fill out form located at this web page:

http://www.ohio.edu/oit/services/requestssl.cfm

Use info from the page including link for vpn access

http://www.ohio.edu/oit/vpn/index.cfm

If you have secret questions set for your OHIO ID, you can reset your password yourself at:

https://access.ohio.edu/selfcare/

If you don't have secret questions, please visit our password reset page.

1. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.

2. Check and make sure the Ethernet cable from the wall is plugged into the uplink port.

3. Make sure an Ethernet cable is connected to the computer.

4. Plug the power cable back into the wall outlet.

Network switches are available for purchase at the Technology Depot, Baker University Center 112 at our Athens campus.  They can be borrowed for the dorms or purchased for personal use.

 Hubs, Switches & Routers

• 5 port 10/100 Mbps switch - $30.00
• 8 port 10/100 Mbps switch - $40.00
• 4 port router (off-campus use only) - $45.00
• 8 port router (off-campus use only) - $80.00

Ethernet cables are available for purchase at the Technology Depot, Baker University Center 112 at our Athens campus.  They may be borrowed for the dorms or purchased for personal use.

Ethernet Cables

• 7 ft   - $2.00
• 25 ft  - $4.00
• 50 ft  - $8.00
• 100 ft - $12.00
  

Call 740-593-1000 to report a problem with an office or residence hall telephone or telephone line.

 http://www.ohio.edu/policy/91-003.html