Housing - Marine Biological Laboratory

Information Technology
Network Access on Campus
Wireless network access is available in all on-campus dormitories. The MBL
is committed to prohibiting the unauthorized use of the network services and
computing resources connected to the network. It is for this reason that any device
that needs to make use of the network or connected resources must first be registered
for use. Through control mechanisms such as the network registration process, the
MBL IT staff is able to provide and maintain a secure high speed data network to
facilitate Internet access and the sharing of scientific data.
The MBL Network Security Policy can be found online at
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Network Access at Cottages
The MBL provides a converged voice and data network for the use of the guests
staying at the cottages located at the Devil’s Lane and Memorial Circle area.
Computers and other network devices that are used at the MBL Cottages do not
require registration for use. The MBL Network Security Policy also applies to all
users and devices connected to the MBL Cottage data network.
On the top of each of the cottage IP telephones is an empty Ethernet port that can
be used with a standard Ethernet cord to plug in a computer, hub, or router. To gain
Internet access your computer or router must be configured for DHCP (Dynamic
Host Control Protocol).
MBL Information Technology Help Desk
Information regarding common technology questions can be found online at
. If you are unable to find the answers to
your questions on the web or if you wish to report a technical problem or request
technical assistance please call the IT Help Desk. Dial (508) 289-7654 or x7654
from an internal phone, or submit a work request at and click on “Enter a New Work Order.”
Telephones on Campus
The main telephone number for the MBL is 508-548-3705 and is answered
24 hours a day. Telephones are provided in Swope, Ebert Hall, Brick Apartment
building, Crane House, Smith Cottage, 11 North Streeet, and at Devil’s Lane and
Memorial Circle cottages. Your telephone number will be provided at check-in. You
may make on-campus calls using a four digit extension.
To make long distance calls you must use a calling card or an MBL Long Distance
Access Code issued by the MBL IT Department. It is recommended that long
distance and international calling cards are purchased prior to your arrival.
Telephone calling cards may be available through your home institution or local
telephone company. Public telephones are no longer on campus.
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