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Internet Access

All of Ashdown House is configured for wireless access to the internet. If you want to

use a cable connection, each new MIT student is allotted a single cable for internet access

which can be requested by going to the IT office located at 400 Main St (Building E19).

In order to connect to the secure MIT network, residents should use their Kerberos

username and password. However, if this does not provide access when you first arrive, it

likely means IT has not completed the configuration process. In that case, you can sign

on as an “MIT Guest”.

For any problems with internet connectivity, you may call 617-258-9444 ( or x89444

from an Ashdown hall/wall-mounted phone).

Computer (Athena) Use and Print Capability within Ashdown

There are three spots within Ashdown where an Athena computer(s) is available:

1 ) The Athena Cluster with print capability is located on the 2

Floor, Building 4. If

you enter the main corridor from the lobby and take the stairs facing you, you would take

a right at the top of the stairs and directly in front of you is the computer lounge.

2) There is a single computer with printer located on the 2

Floor, Building 2. If you

enter the main corridor from the lobby and take the stairs facing you, you would take a

left at the top and then a quick right and head straight down that hallway and you will

come upon the equipment.

3) There is a single computer with no print capability located in the lobby.

Printing Info- You will need your MIT card in order to print (must swipe card). At this

time, the situation is that there is no charge levied to your MIT ID card and there is a

3,000 page per academic year limit on the number of pages you can print,…PLEASE

NOTE, these stipulations could change throughout the year, to avoid any surprises, refer

to the following website for the most up-to-date information regarding cost and/or print

limitations: http://mit.edu/printing/pharos

Proof of Residency

If you need proof of residency for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), you should

go to the Graduate Housing Office (ph. 617-253-5148), 201 Vassar St, Bldg W59 Room

200 (2

Fl). They will be able to provide a letter for you on MIT letterhead. You may

want to ask them to include your date of birth as well.

To walk there: Go out front lobby door, cross street at cross-walk (towards The

Warehouse, 230 Albany St), head down alley between The Warehouse and the loading

dock facing you, walk across train tracks (with care!), through the parking lot facing you,

take a right when you reach the next street (Vassar St.) and Housing is just there on your

right. Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm

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