faq

FAQ: nVPN General1. How do I know if I need VPN?VPN is required for a connection via a private ISP (Internet Service Provider) to access restricted services and resources on the University network. Examples of University restricted services and resources include: • File shares from computers located on the NUS

FAQ: Static IP Address 1. What is a static IP address?Static IP address is an IP address which needs to be configured manually on the Server, network printer or devices. The IP address will not be changed after power-off or reboot. 2. What is the difference between public and private

FAQ: Hostel Wi-Fi General 1. I’m a NUS staff or student. Should I use NUS wireless or Wireless@SG?You should use NUS wireless for better internet access experience. You do not need to VPN to NUS for accessing NUS internal resources if you are using NUS wireless, unlike Wireless@SG. 2. Who

FAQ: Software Center 1. What are the requirements to run Software Center? Your computer has to be joined to NUS Windows domain. Please follow the instructions here if your computer is not joined to domain. During Windows login prompt, login using your NUS-ID. If you are off-campus, please connect using NUS WebVPN. If

FAQ: Firewall Requests 1. What is Firewall and why we need Firewall Request?Firewalls protects our NUSNET resources by blocking the unwanted communication and allowing only what is “required” for the application/service. Firewall by default will deny all the communication unless specifically allowed. With the Firewall Request, we will assess the

FAQ: OneDrive for Business 1. Why should I use OneDrive for Business instead of a different cloud document storage product such as DropBox or Google Docs?OneDrive for Business is covered by a license agreement with Microsoft that allows NUS to maintain ownership of the documents stored in OneDrive for Business.

NoSpoofMail We understand that some of you might have other problems with this new anti-spoofing system, which is not foolproof for authentic messages, in fact, the system is unlikely to have any built-in intelligence whatsoever that it cannot distinguish between a bonafide mailing list posting versus a real spoof. FAQ