Dial-In (Modem) Services

With a modem in your own computer, you can dial in to the campus network for terminal-type connections or network access. PC and Macintosh servers and software are not accessible via the modems.

Phone Numbers and Settings

303-590-0010 - 56 Kbps

Communications Settings

8-N-1: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Full duplex, VT100 emulation

Network Settings

For network connectivity, configure your network software to accept a default IP address returned from the server at the beginning of each session.

You may also need these network parameter settings:
Default gateway: 138.67.1.1
Primary nameserver: 138.67.1.2
NNTP news server: news.mines.edu
Netmask: 255.255.192.0

For POP mail, configure your POP mail client to connect to the POP server: pop.mines.edu. If necessary, set the SMTP server to: mail.mines.edu. If you are connecting to the campus network through an ISP but wish to receive your mail at your Mines account, you should look at these popmail instructions.

All the modem lines require you to enter your slate cluster username and password before allowing you to establish connections. The terminal servers receive updated password files every night, with the current usernames and passwords from the slate cluster.

Network Connectivity

For full network access via modem, you may need to install networking software on your computer (for example, Trumpet Winsock or MacTCP), so your computer functions as a node on the campus network. This type of connectivity permits you to run WWW browsers, e-mail POP servers, and other applications that require active network connections.

Dial the modem number of your choice and login to the server, using your slate username and password. Request "ppp default" or "slip default." Return to your local machine's command interface and start PPP, SLIP, or the networking software you are using.

Here are configuration instructions for some hardware and software combinations. Others will work, but these are the most common.

PC/Windows 95 & 98

PC/Windows NT 4.0

Macintosh

Linux

PC/Windows 3.x/Trumpet Winsock

PC/Windows 3.x/Chameleon

Terminal Connection to a Host Computer

Most common communications packages will accomodate terminal access. In this mode, your PC emulates a terminal, usually a DEC VT100. Your interaction with the host computer is limited to alphanumeric characters--no graphics. This mode is effective for some activities, like using unix mail or Pine to check your e-mail.

Suggestions or Problems? -- open a ticket at the Mines Help Center