Macau Polytechnic InstituteI.T. Forum 2000

Campus Computing Environment

&

Technical Projects

Presented by

Voyage, Io Hio HongVoyage, Io Hio Hong

Agenda

Campus Computing EnvironmentCampus Computing EnvironmentWireless NetworkWireless NetworkFirewallFirewallWeb-based EmailWeb-based Email

Computing EnvironmentHardware

> Over 450 computers installed in MPI

Software> 100+ unique software titles> with over 1500 licenses/units> Microsoft, Netware, McAfee site license

Network> Gigabit (1000Mbps) network backbone> Current fastest switching network technology

Student Computing Facilities

7 PC Labs + 2 Macintosh LabsAround 250 computers in total

– 5 PC Labs in Headquarter– 1 PC Lab in ESAP (CEM 7/F)– 1 PC Lab in ESS– 2 Macintosh Labs in ESA

Equipped with LCD projector and Laser printerMultiple Operating Systems support

MPI Campus Network

To provide network services and enable data sharing to all schools/departments

Connection Speed (From H.Q):Internet : 512KbESS: 512KbESAP(CEM): 512KbESA: 64KbESEFD: 64Kb

Internet

School of PublicAdministrationEducational TV,Training Center,Multimedia Lab.

School of PublicAdministrationEducational TV,Training Center,Multimedia Lab.

Main CampusCentral Administrative Building,

Central Library,ELT - School of Language and Translation,

ECE - School of Business,ESAP - School of Public Administration

ACS - Elderly School

Main CampusCentral Administrative Building,

Central Library,ELT - School of Language and Translation,

ECE - School of Business,ESAP - School of Public Administration

ACS - Elderly School

ESASchool of

Arts

ESASchool of

Arts

EEFDSchool of

Physical Education and Sports

EEFDSchool of

Physical Education and Sports

512K512K64K

64K 64K

Macau Polytechnic InstituteWide Area Network Diagram

Computer CenterMarch 2000

ESSSchool of

Health Sciense

ESSSchool of

Health Sciense

News(NNTP)

64K

Wireless Network

Why use Wireless Network?

Difficult-to-wire environment

Extend wired LANs

Frequently-changing environments

LAN access for mobile computer users

High speed leased line replacement

Convenience

Wireless LAN Technology Infrared Technology

– Disadvantages: very short distance, low speed, cannot penetrate

objects

Narrowband Technology One specific radio frequency, obtain FCC

licenses

Spread Spectrum Technology Wideband radio frequency technique Frequency

Hopping, Direct Sequence

Use unlicensed ISM band (2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz)

Wireless LAN in MPIUsage: Projects Presentation Conferences & Seminars Exhibitions User Training & Workshop Course Teaching & Learning Cyber Campus

encourage student & staff to bring their notebooks to access campus network & Internet anytime anywhere

Phase I (Ready in this Summer)Area Covers:

– Big Auditorium– Small Auditorium– Exhibition Area & Canteen– Library– Training Room of Computer Center

Phase II– Covers all classroom and gymnasium

Wireless LAN in MPI

Firewall

What Firewall do?

A firewall is a system that protects internal computing resources from unauthorized access, use or tampering

Firewall creates a centralized point from which to focus security decisions

Blocks or permits traffic onto network

Fire wall [n] : a wall constructed to prevent the spread of fire

What Firewall cannot do?

Attacks that do not pass through the firewall

From malicious internal users

Viruses

Data-Driven attacks (Junk Email)

MPI Firewall Project

Phase 1 - Internet Firewall (ready in 2000) Protecting MPI campus network and data

from externalexternal attacks or unauthorized access. Only public services are accessible world

wide

Phase 2 - Intranet Firewall Protecting internal resources from internalinternal

attacks or unauthorized access.

MPI Web-based Email Service

Convenience and Flexibility allows you to access and control your mails

from any web browser at anytime no software setup / configuration is required good for people who travel frequently or do

not have a fixed computer

Security and Privacy advertising Free uses SSL for secure data transfer

Webmail Features

Uses existing email account/password List mails in INBOX or mail folders Move marked emails to mail folder Purge marked emails Online compose, reply, forward email Attachment support Manageable address book User Profile Setting and Spelling Checker

http://webmail.ipm.edu.mo

Thanks !