Unix/Linux network setup
Last revision October 1, 2010
Please see the Connecting Hardware page for information about how to physically connect your Unix/Linux box to the network.
If you are running a dual-boot Linux/Windows or Linux/Mac OS X system, you must register the computer using the non-Linux system first. That will make sure that the non-Linux system is properly configured and secured before the computer goes live on the network. That registration will secure your IP address assignment and your Linux OS will also work without further registration.
In Earth Sciences, Kai Lanz is available to assist with Unix and Linux configuration.
TCP/IP Configuration
You must use DHCP to obtain network address information if it is available. However, if DHCP is not available as an option, you will have to configure your Unix/Linux computer manually. Your IP address and host name will be assigned when you register your computer. All other information you will need for the Earth Sciences network is provided here:
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Subnet Mask:
255.255.248.0 |
Router/Gateway Address:
171.64.168.1 |
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Name Server Domain:
stanford.edu |
Name Server Addresses:
171.64.7.55
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Contact Kai Lanz if you need any help setting up your machine. He can also check your configurations.
Other network protocols
While Unix and Linux can use other network protocols besides TCP/IP, we strongly recommend against doing so. Using a package such as CAP, netatalk, or samba on your system can open up unknown security holes and increase the maintenance needs of your system. In any case, the Earth Sciences network firewall will block outside connections to those services on your system.