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How do I increase my print quota?

You are given 100 free pages when your CE domain account is created. After that you must bring a ream (or reams) of paper to 305 Davis. Please write your CEE Windows Domain Account username on the wrapper. For each ream we receive we will increase your quota by 400 pages. We only accept full reams. Reams cannot be split between multiple accounts. We do not give refunds when your class is over or when you graduate.

To see how many pages you've printed when you're logged into a computer in the CE domain, move your mouse to the system tray area on the lower right-hand side of your screen where the time is displayed. You should see a tiny icon of a printer with light blue plus and minus signs next to it. By moving your mouse pointer over this icon you'll see a short summary of what you've printed. By double-clicking on the icon you'll see more information. When you get close to your limit you'll see popup windows warning you.

How do I create my CEE Windows Domain account?

To create a CEE Windows Domain account, please visit the account creation page: http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/newacct.html

Please do not come to 305 Davis for Windows Domain account creation unless otherwise instructed. Computers with access to the Internet are available in all campus libraries. Some locations have special conditions of use, such as requiring entry of a CalNet ID for full Internet access.

How do I connect my computer to the network in Davis Hall?

To connect your computer to the wired network in Davis Hall, you must first register the ethernet address of your computer's network card. To do this, send an email message with the subject "Registration" to help@ce.berkeley.edu. The body of the message should contain the following information:

Your full name, email address, status (e.g., faculty, grad student, visitor), advisor or sponsor (not necessary for faculty), room number (if you have one), and the ethernet address(es) (see below) of each computer you want to use in Davis Hall.

Please format the email on two lines as follows:

John Smith, jsmith@berkeley.edu, grad, Fenves, 432 Davis
00-08-74-4F-70-8D

If you have an assigned space, please supply your room number so that we can find you in case your computer becomes infected with a virus. If we are unable to find you, your computer may be blocked from accessing the network without warning.

Not all network jacks in Davis Hall are active. A list of active jacks can be found here: http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/list.txt.

How to Find Your Ethernet Address

An ethernet address is a number that was assigned to the ethernet adapter in your computer when the adapter was manufactured. Each ethernet address is unique.

If you are running a Microsoft operating system, start a command window (select Start->Run and then enter "cmd" [without the quotes]. In the command window, enter the following command:

ipconfig /all

Look for a section in the output that's labeled something like "Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection". One of the lines under this should start with "Physical Address" and should end with 6 groups of 2 letters. For example:

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-08-74-4F-70-8D

In this example, 00-08-74-4F-70-8D is the ethernet address.

You might see more than one line that looks like this. This could happen if you have both an ethernet and a wireless adapter in your computer. We only need the address of your ethernet card.

If you are running Mac OS X, open System Preferences > Network, double click on Built-In Ethernet, and select the Ethernet tab, where you will see the ethernet address displayed.

If you can't find your ethernet address, please send email to help@ce.berkeley.edu.

Wireless Network Access
The campus wireless network, AirBears, is accessible throughout Davis Hall. A valid CalNet ID and passphrase are required to use AirBears. Instructions for connecting to AirBears are located at http://airbears.berkeley.edu/howto.shtml. Faculty and staff may create temporary guest accounts for visitors at http://airbears.berkeley.edu/guestaccounts.shtml. Students and visiting scholars who need help connecting to AirBears should contact Student Computer Consulting Service at http://sccs.berkeley.edu/.

How do I create an email account?

CalMail provides students, faculty, and staff with @berkeley.edu email addresses. Go to http://calmail.berkeley.edu to create your account. You will need an active CalNet ID.

How do I establish a website?

For personal sites, DECF (http://www.decf.berkeley.edu) and OCF (http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu) are good choices. DECF provides support for wikis, and OCF provides MySQL and PHP support. For course sites or full-featured collaborative sites, use bSpace (http://bspace.berkeley.edu). bSpace is easy to use and provides many interactive features such as discussions, calendars, wikis, and group file upload spaces.

How do I print from the computers in the computing labs?

The following lab printers have been added your profile when you log in:

  1. dav-345-pr (located in 345 Davis)
  2. mcl-118-pr-1 (located in 118 McLaughlin)
  3. mcl-118-pr-2 (located in 118 McLaughlin)

You will need to define your default printer. To select your default printer:

  1. Select Start>Settings>Printers and Faxes.
  2. Right click on the printer you want as your default printer.
  3. From the drop down menu, select "Set as Default Printer".

Note that if your print quota balance is zero you will be unable to print. For more information on print quotas see http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/faq.html#print_quota.

The printer in 345 Davis does not support duplex printing. It is possible to print multiple pages per sheet of paper (2-up or 4-up printing).

What are the access codes for the instructional computing labs?

The access codes for the instructional computing labs are listed here: http://ariapro2.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/combos.html

This link is only accessible to users with CEE Windows domain accounts. To view the combinations, you will need to enter the same account information that you would enter when logging in to a CEE Windows domain computer (see http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/faq.html#domain_login ). Note: In the "username" box, you must enter "ce\" before your username (if your username is "oskibear", enter "ce\oskibear").

CEE students wanting to use the computing lab in 345 Davis after hours should bring their student ID cards to David Reiser in 209 Davis. It can take up to a week to be granted after hours access to the building.

How do I log in on a computer in the CEE Windows Domain?

To log in on a computer in one the CEE instructional computer labs, first type the "Ctrl-Alt-Del" key sequence. (This means press the Control key, the Alt key, and the Del key all at the same time).

You should see a small window labeled "Log On to Windows". There should be three text input lines in this window. If there are only two lines, click on the "Options >>" button on the lower right of the window. This should make the third line appear. On the first line in this window, labeled "User name:", enter your CEE Windows domain username. On the next line, labeled "Password:", enter your password. Note that this is not your CalNet Passphrase (unless you decided to also use your CalNet Passphrase as your password when you signed up for your CEE Windows domain account). On the third line, labeled "Log on to:" select "CE". "CE" might already appear on the third line. Don't check the "Log on dial-up connection" box. Now click on the "OK" button. In a few moments you should see the your Windows desktop.

Can I access my H: drive on a computer that is not in the CEE Windows Domain?

Yes and no. If your computer is on a UC Berkeley campus network then then the answer is "yes" and you should follow the instructions in the following paragraph. If you're anywhere else,  then these instructions will not work. This is because the UC Berkeley Communications & Network Services group has deliberately configured the campus network hardware to prevent drive mapping by remote hosts. This is due to security problems in Microsoft software, and is a decision that we agree with.  If it's critical to you to be able to map a Windows drive from a computer on a non-UCB network then please take a look at http://software.berkeley.edu/windows/vpn/current/ for a method that makes this possible, at the cost of increased complexity.

From another Windows 2000 or XP machine right-click on the "My Network Places" icon on your desktop and then select "Map Network Drive...". In the window that pops up, enter "H:" in the text box labeled "Drive:". Then, in the text box labeled "Folder:" enter "\\fender.ce.berkeley.edu\users\XXX", where "XXX" is your username in the CEE Windows domain. There's more. If you always want this drive to be accessible when your computer is running then leave the "Reconnect at logon" box checked. Now, click where it says "different user name". You'll now see a "Connect as" window. Enter "ce.berkeley.edu\XXX" and your password. Then click on the "Finish" button. If all goes well you'll now have a new drive letter which points to your H: drive.

How can I connect my laptop to the campus network while I'm on campus?

One option is the campus wireless network, called AirBears (http://airbears.berkeley.edu). Another possibility is to use the laptop stations in 345 Davis, which allow you to connect your laptop using wired ethernet cables to the campus network. However, to do this you must register your computer by following the steps shown in http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/faq.html#dhcp_registration.

What are the rules for using CEE computers?

The campus-wide rules described in http://cio.berkeley.edu/policies.html apply. We also have the following CEE-specific rules:

  1. CEE computing resources may not be used to store or transfer audio or video files except for instructional or research purposes. This policy applies regardless of the legality of such transfers. Users in violation of this policy will be reported to the Vice Chair and Chair. Penalties include revocation of access to CEE computing resources.
  2. Software may only be installed on CEE department-owned computers by members of the CEE Computing group.

Where can I find a scanner for student use?

There is a scanner installed on a PC in 345 Davis. To scan your documents, open Adobe Acrobat and go to File > Create PDF > From Scanner.

How can I change or reset my password?

To change your CEE Windows Domain password, log into a computer using your current password. Select the "Ctrl", "Alt" and "Delete" keys on the keyboard, simultaneously. Click on "Change Password."

If you do not know your current password, please stop by 305 Davis with your campus ID card to have your password reset.

How do I print from a computer that is not in the CEE Windows Domain?

Running Windows 2000 or XP
Running Windows 2000 or XP, and logged into a local account with Administrator privilege - You must have an account in the CEE Windows domain to print even if you aren't logged in to this account.
  1. Open a command prompt window (select Start->Run and then enter "cmd" without the quotes) and then type one of the following commands:

    In Davis Hall: 
    net use lpt3: "\\ariapro2.ce.berkeley.edu\dav-345-pr" /persistent:yes /user:ce.berkeley.edu\xxx
    In 118 McLaughlin: 
    net use lpt3: "\\ariapro2.ce.berkeley.edu\mcl-118-pr-1" /persistent:yes /user:ce.berkeley.edu\xxx
    all on one line, replacing "xxx" with your CEE Windows domain account name. You may need to do this each time you login or restart if you want to print.
  2. Click "Start>Settings>Printers".
  3. Double click on the "Add Printer" icon that appears in the window that just opened. This starts the Add Printer Wizard. Click "Next".
  4. In the next window select the "Local printer" option but deselect "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer". Click "Next".
  5. Make sure the "Use the following port" button is selected and highlight the LPT3 port. Then, click "Next".
  6. Choose "HP" as the manufacturer and select "HP LaserJet 4000 Series PCL" as the printer. Then, click "Next".
  7. Accept the default printer name and printer setting in the next window, then click "Next".
  8. Select "Do not share this printer", then click "Next".
  9. Choose either possibility for printing a test page, and then click "Next". Then, click "Finish".
Running UNIX
We do not support printing to department-owned printers from UNIX. Researchers who use UNIX are urged to purchase their own printers using research funds.

How can I password-restrict access to a web page?

The following applies for pages on a Unix web server.

1) Put the web page in a separate sub-folder
2) Pick a user name for this web access - this can be anything, e.g. "friend"
3) Create a text file called ".htaccess" in that same sub-folder, containing:

AuthUserFile <path_to_folder>/.htpasswd
AuthGroupFile /dev/null
AuthName "Restricted Folder"
AuthType Basic

<Limit GET>
require user friend
</Limit>

----

For example, if your home account is /home2/john, then <path_to_folder> would be:
/home2/john/Public.HTML/<name of_sub_folder>


4) On a command line, run:

/usr/local/apache/bin/htpasswd  -c  <path_to_folder>/.htpasswd  friend

This will ask you to enter the password twice. When you are finished, you should have two files in the folder you want to protect: .htaccess and .htpasswd

Both files must be readable by all users. The password is encrypted and the web server will not display the file containing it because of the ".ht" in the filename.

What kind of computer should a new CEE student buy?

We recommend a PC running Windows. Processor speed is less important than the amount of memory. The department uses Dell computers, although any brand is fine. The Scholar's Workstation (http://tsw.berkeley.edu), the campus computer store, is a Dell reseller. If you choose to buy a laptop, we strongly recommend you purchase a 3-year warranty.

The CEE instructional computing labs are equipped with PCs running Windows XP, and the CEE software that you will be using runs on Windows. Some students use Macs, but not all the software used in CEE classes is available for Mac OS.

If you have further questions about what to buy, please email help@ce.berkeley.edu

How can I set up a vacation message for my email?

This depends on where you email account is hosted.

For CalMail accounts, go to "Manage Your Account" at https://calmail.berkeley.edu:50100/cgi-bin/display/login_page.html and follow the directions there.

For accounts hosted at the Davis-Etcheverry Computing Facility (DECF), use the DECF Webmail system to create your vacation message by following these steps:

  1. Go to https://webmail.decf.berkeley.edu
  2. Log in using the username and password for your e-mail account. For example, if your e-mail address is smith@ce.berkeley.edu, your username will most likely be "smith"
  3. In WebMail, click on "INBOX" in the middle of the page.
  4. In WebMail, click on "Options" at the top of the page.
  5. Click on "DECF Account Utilities" on the right side of the page under "Additional Options".
  6. Click on "Set Up Mail Forwarding or Vacation Message"
  7. Fill in the form under "Vacation Setup":
    • Set "Turn on vacation" to "Yes"
    • Your email address with "@newton.berkeley.edu" will appear in the "From:" field. This is normal and should not be changed.
    • Fill in the "Subject" and "Message" fields as desired.
    • IMPORTANT: Under item 3, set "Email:" to be your CE e-mail address. If you do not enter this address, a vacation message will not be generated correctly.
  8. Click on the "Save Options" button and log out of DECF WebMail.

When is the computer lab in 345 Davis reserved?

The schedule is posted on the door to 345 Davis.

How do I print to a printer in the CEE Windows Domain from a Macintosh?

  1. Open "System Preferences" and go to "Print and Fax".
  2. Select "+" to add a printer.
  3. Hold down the Option key and click on "More printers..."
  4. On the top menu, pick "Advanced".
  5. Select "Windows Printer via SAMBA" as the Device.
  6. Choose a printer name for Device Name.
  7. For Device URI enter 
    smb://ce.berkeley.edu\username:password@ariapro2.ce.berkeley.edu/dav-345-pr
    where username is your CEE Windows domain username and password is your corresponding password.

How can I use the Lanier copier as a scanner?

(This is only for CEE faculty and staff. Students should see http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/faq.html#student_scanner).

The Lanier copier in 777 Davis can also be used as a scanner by following these instructions, which will allow you to create PDF files and send them to any email address. In order to use the scanner you'll need a user code. (You might already have a user code for a class but you should use a personal user code because the class code can be deleted at the end of the semester. Please send email to help@ce.berkeley.edu to have a user code created).

  1. Press the Scanner button on the lower left side of the panel.
  2. Enter your user code and press the #/Enter button.
  3. The second line of the touch screen displays hints for operating the scanner.
  4. Place the original document in the document feeder or face down on the glass.
  5. Select an email recipient from the center of the touch screen or use Manual Input to enter an email address with the on screen keyboard. It is possible to specify multiple recipients.
  6. Press Attach Sender’s Name at the right side of the screen and select your name. The scanner will now use your email address as the From: address of the email containing the scan. Press OK to exit this screen.
  7. To create a subject for the email, press Attach Subject. Pick an existing subject or enter your own using Manual Input. Press OK to exit the subject entry screen.
  8. Press the Start button to scan and email the document.
  9. If you have another document to scan, load it and press Start to send it with the same settings, or change the subject or recipients as necessary.
  10. To scan books or other materials that will not pass through the document feeder, the scanner is able to combine individually scanned pages into a single PDF. Press "Original Feed Type" on the left of the screen. Select SADF and press OK. Place your original on the glass and press Start to scan the first page. Repeat to scan the remaining pages. When you are finished scanning, press the # key to email the PDF file.
  11. When you are finished using the scanner, press Clear Modes to clear your settings, then hold down the Clear button and press Clear Modes to log out.  

How do I get my picture on the CEE Web Site?

Once a year, before the beginning of the Fall semester, the CEE Department takes pictures of all incoming grad students. These are the pictures you see under 

http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/people/faces.php

If you miss the day when pictures are taken then you can email a picture of yourself to help@ce.berkeley.edu with a subject of "Image for faces page". Include your full name and program. Attach a headshot in JPEG format, 60 pixels wide by 80 pixels tall.  No other sizes will be accepted. If you have a personal website, you may also include a link to the site.

By sending in a picture you agree that the picture can be used by the CEE Department on its website, and that you forever discharge the CEE Department and its employees from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of said photographs, including but not limited to, any claims for invasion of privacy or defamation.

Note that these pictures will be used only for the CEE Web site and not for any photo display boards inside CEE buildings.

How do I create a Unix shell account?

The Davis Etcheverry Computing Facility (DECF) provides Unix shell accounts for all CEE students, faculty, and staff. Apply for an account on the DECF website. The DECF also maintains Unix computer labs and computing clusters, available to any account holder.

What services are provided by the CEE Computing group?

A detailed description of the services provided by the CEE Computing group is available in our Service Level Agreement, available at http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/ceec/sla.pdf (PDF).

I need a piece of computer hardware. Can I get it from the Computing group?

The CEE Computing group supplies ethernet switches and ethernet cables for use in Davis Hall. We do not give out or loan other types of hardware.

For new computers and accessories, we recommend The Scholar's Workstation (http://tsw.berkeley.edu) which is the campus computer store. For used computers, try The CAL Overstock & Surplus Den (http://businessservices.berkeley.edu/HtmFiles/OverstockDen.htm), formerly known as Excess and Salvage.

ETS provides hardware such as AV equipment and laptops at no charge if it will be used to support a course in the current semester's Schedule of Classes.

I have a problem with my computer. What do I do?

The Campus Computer Repair and Support unit of The Scholar's Workstation (http://tsw.berkeley.edu/ccrs/index.tpl?page=index) offers Dell and Apple in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs. They also offer virus removal, patch updates, hard drive upgrades and restorals, and memory upgrades.

Student Computer Consulting Service (http://sccs.berkeley.edu/) is available to help students and visiting scholars troubleshoot problems with AirBears, Home-IP, SHIPS, and LIPS.

I need installation media (CD, DVD, etc.) for a particular application. Can I get it from the Computing group?

The CEE Computing group does not loan or distribute installation media for software.
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