Port Activation

Overview

South Dakota Mines offers many ways to connect to the Internet.  Network connections are available via hardwired ports throughout campus and in the Residence Halls.

Network connectivity allows students, staff and faculty to access cloud storage, software licensing, research materials, printers and lab equipment.

Because education is so interconnected around the globe, it is essential for a stable, high-speed connectivity to be available at all times.  Please report any network outages immediately so the ITS department can remedy them.

Benefits
  • Multiple network ports in each room on campus
  • The computing network at South Dakota Mines offers 10Gb connections to the South Dakota REED network and connectivity to Internet2.
Target Completion Date

1-2 business days

Available To

South Dakota Mines students, staff and faculty for academic and business purposes only.

Cost

Services are provided at no cost to current students, staff and faculty.

Policies

Most network ports on campus are deactivated, and are only activated as needed.

Non-campus devices are not permitted to connect to physical network ports, except from those in the Residence Halls.