1. Macau Polytechnic Institute I.T. Forum 2000 Campus Computing Environment & Technical Projects Presented by Voyage, Io Hio Hong

2. Agenda Campus Computing Environment Campus Computing Environment Wireless Network Wireless Network Firewall Firewall Web-based Email Web-based Email

3. Computing Environment Hardware >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

4. Student Computing Facilities 7 PC Labs + 2 Macintosh Labs ãAround 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 ãEquipped with LCD projector and Laser printer ãMultiple Operating Systems support

5. MPI Campus Network To provide network services and enable data sharing to all schools/departments Connection Speed (From H.Q): ãInternet : 512Kb ãESS: 512Kb ãESAP(CEM): 512Kb ãESA: 64Kb ãESEFD: 64Kb

7. Wireless Network

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Wireless LAN in MPI Usage: Projects Presentation Conferences & Seminars Exhibitions User Training & Workshop Course Teaching & Learning Cyber Campus ãencourage student & staff to bring their notebooks to access campus network & Internet anytime anywhere

11. Phase I (Ready in this Summer) ãArea 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

12. Firewall

13. 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

14. What Firewall cannot do? Attacks that do not pass through the firewall From malicious internal users Viruses Data-Driven attacks (Junk Email)

15. MPI Firewall Project Phase 1 - Internet Firewall (ready in 2000) external Protecting MPI campus network and data from external attacks or unauthorized access. Only public services are accessible world wide Phase 2 - Intranet Firewall internal Protecting internal resources from internal attacks or unauthorized access.

16. 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

17. 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

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