Use wired LAN in the dormitory
To use the wired LAN in the student dormitory, you will need to register your MAC address through the network connection application system.
Please note that if you are connecting multiple devices, you will need to register the wired LAN MAC address of each device.
For details, please see the following page. *A JAIST account is required to register a MAC address.
Q&A
Q. What is a MAC address?
A. It is a unique number attached to the device connected to the network. The way to check the MAC address depends on the OS. Use a search browser to search for "OS name MAC address" and so on.
Q. Can I install a router in my dorm room?
A. Please see here (Tips.1 Information for student dormitories).
Printing
University members can freely copy and print from multifunction printers located throughout the university using their student ID or staff ID.
To print from a personal computer, you will need to install the printer driver and configure the printer.
Install Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
We manage and provide various software, including Microsoft Office. (Software List)*Please refer to the individual software pages for details.For information on using Microsoft Office on personal devices, please see the following page.You can install and use Office apps on up to a specified number of devices per individual.
Install anti-malware software
One of the following anti-malware software must be used on devices that connect to the JAIST information environment.
- Anti-malware software provided by JAIST
- Anti-malware software that has been certified by a designated third-party organization within one yearr
（Details：About using anti-malware software）
If the relevant anti-malware software is not installed on your device, please refer to the following page to use the software provided by JAIST.
Use Computing Servers
JAIST has introduced a group of massively parallel computers with the aim of achieving large-scale, high-speed calculations.
These computers are available to university members 24 hours a day, free of charge.
We also hold computer training sessions on a regular basis, so please feel free to join us.
Borrowing terminals
To support educational and research activities, we lend out Surface devices, monitors, and other equipment to full-time students at the Ishikawa Campus.
Please see the following page for details.
You have any questions
If you have any questions, please check the page for each service or our FAQ, and if that doesn't resolve your issue, please contact us.
(Please read "Requests for inquiries" before contacting us.)
If you have any concerns about setting up or using the service, the help desk staff will provide support.
Please come to the user reception desk with your device.