Overview
Each company in the BioEscalator has a private network connected to the internet via a firewall. The network is the same presented both over wireless and the network sockets within the associated lab or office space.
Connections from the internet to machines in the BioEscalator are prevented by the firewall, however, connections out to the internet are fully permitted. Connections between machines on a single company network are fully open. Connections between the networks of different companies are not permitted. This is to prevent the spread of viruses and other similar issues.
Wireless Network Passwords
Each person is assigned a personal wireless network login name and password. These credentials place the person on the correct network for their company.
Wireless Network Names
| Name | Group |
|---|---|
| bioescalator | Wireless network for Bioescalator Tenants |
| beguest | Guest network for company visitors - see reception for details |
The Bioescalator also provides access to the standard University networks - eduroam and OWL.
Firewall Rules
| Address | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 10.9.X.0 | Do not use - reserved address |
| 10.9.X.1 to 10.9.X.200 | Automatically allocated addresses |
| 10.9.X.201 to 10.9.X.249 | Available to statically allocate to equipment |
| 10.9.X.250 to 10.9.X.253 | Do not use - reserved |
| 10.9.X.254 | Gateway/Router |
| 10.9.X.255 | Broadcast address - reserved |
Note: for DNS use Google 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4