Dialing in to UNIX

Remote access of your CSIS UNIX account

Dialing up using a modem

You can dial into our systems directly without using an ISP. The lines are bust sometimes (there are only 10 set aside for this purpose), but if you are able to connect, this gives the fastest response. You will need to run some application capable of terminal emulation (that is, is capable of simulating a UNIX terminal screen the way telnet does). The Microsoft hyperterm application is capable of this, and was probably included with your operating system (look in the application folder).

Use this software to dial in. The phone number is 742-7261.
If you get in, you will see a list of options. Choose the Gateway option (option 3).
You will then be prompted for your login and password, as on the terminals in lab.

Connecting using telnet

You can also connect using the telnet application, which should also be available on your PC (if not, you should be able to load it from your Windows CD-ROM). Its use will be slightly different from the icon on the PCs in Meshel Hall. You will also need an ISP for this method.

Connect to your ISP.
Open up an MS-DOS window.
Type in telnet frodo.cis.ysu.edu
You will then be prompted for your login and password, as on the terminals in lab.