VTnet 2011

VTnet is a software package written at Virginia Tech and distributed on CD-ROM and online (see below). VTnet automatically runs and performs the following functions for you:

• Helps obtain Internet access by configuring your Ethernet or modem.
• Helps secure your computer from computer hacks and viruses.
• Helps in configuring your e-mail client to use Virginia Tech.
• Provides a collection of software packages for current Virginia Tech students or for University owned computers.
• Provides educational information on "best practices" for your computer at Virginia Tech.

VTnet does the following things on a PC:

1. Adds a root certificate to Internet Explorer to set Virginia Tech as a trusted site.
2. Turns on the Windows 7/Vista/XP Firewall or a IPSEC Firewall for Windows 2000, whenever you run the VTnet CD.
3. Installs a group of VBScript utility tools in a folder on your c: drive. For use if you have problems later.
4. Adds a group of bad web address to the Internet Explorer "restricted sites" and adds "learn.vt.edu" / "scholar.vt.edu" to the Internet Explorer "trusted sites".
5. Turns on the automatic Windows Update to run every night at 12:00 AM.
6. Checks for AntiVirus software and tries to install Symantec Endpoint Protection.
7. Tries to install Microsoft's Windows Defender software on Windows 7/Vista/XP.
8. Tries to define the wireless network(VT_WLAN) so that your computer can use the wireless network on-campus. You must register to use wireless, see: http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_wirelessRegistration.html
9. Tries to define the wireless network(VT-Wireless) so that your computer can use the wireless network on-campus. You must register to use wireless, see: http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_wirelessRegistration.html You must also get a NetCert certificate, see: http://www.cns.vt.edu/data_services.html
10. Scans to determine if the network connection is working and records this information in the registry keys.
11. Sets your network connect to use DHCP, saves the current IP address if currently configured to use a static address in the registry keys.
12. Tries to assist you in creating backup data of your computer.
13. Creates two desktop icons, MY VT and Computer Security.

Or if you prefer, you can do all of the security settings yourself, please see the following security information: http://www.lockitdown.cc.vt.edu

VTnet does the following things on a Mac:

If OS version is greater than 10.5
1. VTnet Installs VT Root Cert in keychain(Login).
2. Turns on firewall.
3. Sets "software updates" to run.
4. Enables both wired and wireless cards.
5. Add VT_Wlan to the known wireless configurations.
6. Sets screensaver at 15 minutes requires password.
   * (if Mac OS is less than 10.5 displayes a web page with the above information for the you to complete yourself.)
7. Adds a desktop icon for MyVT.
8. Tries to install Norton Antivirus (11.0.3) software.
   (See Known Issues for the Mac Norton version.)
   
9. Provides links to documentation on Boot Camp (bootcamp), Parallels and VMWare Fusion. To assist you with installing a Windows OS on your Mac.

The VTnet CD also contains the following additional items:

VTnet may be obtained at the following locations:Important: You will need to bring your Hokie Passport with you.

Online versions:

Both the PC and Mac versions can be obtain online. The online versions do not contain any licensed software. Save the PC version to your desktop and then double-click the vtnet.exe to begin execution. Save the Mac version to your computer unzip if needed and then click the VTnet-Mac to begin execution.