Faculty Computing FAQ

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How do I set up wireless internet on my laptop? How do I get my laptop DVD player working on a classroom projector? Can I get Matlab installed on my laptop? Can I use Matlab without being connected to the BYU network?	What software is available for me to install without charge? How often are faculty computers replaced? How can I contact one of the SysOps in an emergency?

How do I set up wireless internet on my laptop?

If you are in a wireless-enabled area, Windows should automatically connect to the network. However, before being able to access the internet, you will have to authenticate with BYU. To do this, open up a web browser to http://www.byu.edu . You will be redirected to an authentication screen, and prompted to enter your Net ID and password. After authenticating, you should be able to access the internet normally.

How do I get my laptop DVD player working on a classroom projector?

Please refer to the "Playing DVDs on an External Display" troubleshooting tips.

Can I get Matlab installed on my laptop?

Yes, you can. Contact the ECEn SysOps for help installing and configuring Matlab for your laptop.

Can I use Matlab without being connected to the BYU network?

That depends on which toolboxes you are using. Some of them require that you be connected to the BYU network in order to obtain a license from the license server. If a toolbox you are using falls under the "Network License" category, you won't be able to use Matlab with it unless you are connected to the BYU network. Other toolboxes have "unlimited" licenses, and can be used freely.

Note that it is possible to access the license server from off campus by using the CAEDM VPN. See the CAEDM VPN FAQ for more information.

Network License	Unlimited License
Communication_Blocks Communication_Toolbox Compiler Fuzzy_Toolbox Identification_Toolbox NCD_Toolbox Neural_Network_Toolbox PDE_Toolbox Robust_Toolbox Real-Time_Workshop Stateflow_Coder Simulink_Control_Design Symbolic_Toolbox Wavelet_Toolbox	SIMULINK Bioinformatics_Toolbox Curve_Fitting_Toolbox Control_Toolbox Data_Acq_Toolbox Signal_Blocks Instr_Control_Toolbox Image_Toolbox SimMechanics Optimization_Toolbox Stateflow Signal_Toolbox Statistics_Toolbox

What software is available for me to install without charge?

Please refer to the "Software Resources" page for a list of software available in the department.

How often are faculty computers replaced?

Faculty computers are replaced every four years. For most of the current faculty, that means the next upgrade will be in 2006.

How can I contact one of the SysOps in an emergency?

See the Sysop Contact Page for complete contact information.