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Networking

What is Networking?

Networking is the design, construction, and use of a network (wired and wireless internet and intranet), which includes the physical components (cabling, hub, bridge, switch, router, etc.), selection and use of computer software and telecommunication protocol for using/managing the network, as well as the establishment of operation policies and procedures related to the network.

Network Passwords

In compliance with the Howard University Password Security Policy, network passwords are required to expire every 90 days, starting October 15, 2012. To avoid problems, users should change their password prior to expiration. To learn how to change and create strong passwords, Click here

Remote Network Access/VPN

Howard‘s network can be accessed remotely when off-campus using our web-based virtual private network (VPN).

Users may login using their Howard email/network username. To access the VPN go to http://secure.howard.edu.