Information Technology Services is interested in creating a mobile (smart phone) version of MyFSU. Your input is needed on the importance of this project and the MyFSU links that would be most relevant to you. This survey is confidential and takes only 4 minutes.
http://www.mobilemyfsu.questionpro.com/
If you have questions at any time, please contact TAC at 231-591-4822 or tac@ferris.edu.
Are you having problems with Chat in FerrisConnect? Java may have updated to version 1.6 update 30 on your workstation. This Java update may need to be removed for the Chat feature in FerrisConnect or Learn to work properly. The current version of Java supported by FerrisConnect and Learn is Java 1.6 update 17. To find out what version of Java you have, view instructions on how to remove an unsupported version of Java, and how to install Java 1.6 update 17 click here. Contact the TAC at 231-591-4822 if you need assistance.
Having trouble connecting a Kindle Fire to wireless at Ferris? Here are some steps you can take to get connected after the device is turned on.
1. Click on the gear wheel icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
2. Select Wi-Fi.
3. Select a FSUNet or FSUNetI access point from the list of available networks.
4. Select Connect.
5. Close out of the Wi-Fi settings window.
6. Select Web from the home page.
7. Try to go to a web site.
8. The wireless authentication page should appear. If it doesn’t type in the following: fsuccas2.ferris.edu/auth/perfigo_cm_validate.jsp and select Go.
9. Type in your MyFSU user ID and password. Select Continue.
10. If an Allow Popup? window appears, select Allow.
You are now connected to the Ferris wireless network. To disconnect, go back to the Network Authentication tab and log out.
Please note that this process will not work in the residence halls at this time.
Special thanks to Linda Golden for assisting with this article.
Written by Jody Gardei
Receive 10% OFF all items at the Computer Equipment Resale store on January 23 through January 27, 2012 when you enter the promotion code “Goofy” the Payment Methods page. Item availability is limited.
Wireless access at Ferris is available to guests visiting campus for a short period of time. Guest access to the wireless network is not meant for use by employees or students of the university. They should use their MyFSU ID and password to authenticate to the wireless network.
The wireless guest account password is periodically changed by ITS personnel. If a guest requires temporary access to the wireless network, call the TAC at 231-591-4822 to request access.
Written by Charles Rathbun
This past month the ITS department finished upgrading old, outdated network equipment around campus. The upgrade was the final phase of the network upgrade project. The replacement of the equipment will improve network connectivity throughout the campus. This last phase of network upgrades included the Alumni Building, Creative Arts Center, Automotive Center, Granger Center, Heavy Equipment Center, Johnson Hall, Knollcrest Commons, Sports Complex, Student Recreation Center and West Commons.
To see other projects ITS is working on, please go to this link.
Written By Jim Cook
On December 19th, the vendor who runs the Tegrity server for us updated the software. One of the main changes you may have noticed is that the Tegrity icon in the system tray was not working and you had to go through FerrisConnect to get into Tegrity. As of January 13, 2012, this issue has been resolved. You are now able to log in to Tegrity to start a recording using the system tray icon.
As a reminder, Internet Explorer (7 or 8) and Safari are the preferred browsers to use with Tegrity. Firefox is not recommended, as it requires a special add-on to be installed.
If you need more information, please feel free to contact the TAC, at 231-591-4822 or toll-free at 877-779-4822.
Written by: Susan Cherry, Scott Randle, and Jody Gardei
Want to see what technology is available in a classroom or find a classroom with the technology you need? This video walks you through finding and using the classroom equipment listing database.
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