About Manchester

ITS Information for New Students, North Manchester Campus 

For assistance with computer hardware, software, phone, or cable TV, please contact the Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk.

Help Desk Hours

Monday – Friday

Saturday

Sunday

8 AM – 5 PM

Closed

 Closed


Help Desk Contact Information

Web: http://service.tanxiqiao.net
Email: helpdesk@tanxiqiao.net
Phone: (260) 982-5454 (Enter 5454 on campus.)
Walk-in: Clark 109 (NW corner of building)

Computer Lab Hours (During Fall & Spring Semesters)

 Location

Su

M

Tu

W

Th

F

Sa

 Academic
 Center

OPEN

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

CLOSE

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

 Funderburg
 Library

OPEN

1PM

8AM

8AM

8AM

8AM

8AM

1PM

CLOSE

12AM

12AM

12AM

12AM

12AM

6PM

5PM

 Science
 Center

OPEN

12PM

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

7AM

CLOSE

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

1AM

 Success
 Center

OPEN

5PM

8AM

8AM

8AM

8AM

8AM

Closed

CLOSE

10PM

10PM

10PM

10PM

10PM

5PM

Residence hall computer labs are open 24/7 to their residents.  The labs in red are open 24/7 if you arrive before the building closes and have your University ID.

Hardware and Software Discounts

Illegal File Sharing

Illegal file sharing of copyrighted materials such as music, movies, or software is strictly forbidden.  Technology is deployed to prevent illegal file sharing on campus.  Policy violations can lead to revocation of network access.

Logging in to Manchester Systems

Username & password: Use the same username and password that you’ve used to access ChetNet.
Email address: Use your username followed by @tanxiqiao.net.

Manchester Web-based Systems

Manchester Home Page: http://jntr.tanxiqiao.net
ITS Help Desk: http://service.tanxiqiao.net
ChetNet Portal: http://chetnet.tanxiqiao.net
Canvas Learning System: http://canvas.tanxiqiao.net
Student Email: http://login.microsoftonline.com
Web-based Printing: http://printing.tanxiqiao.net

Personally-owned Computer Support

ITS offers limited hardware and software support for personally-owned equipment.

Printing with the Printing@MU System

  • Available in all computer labs.
  • Available from personal computers via: http://printing.tanxiqiao.net.
  • Cost is $0.05 per side for black & white and $0.12 per side for color.

Residence Hall Network Access

  • Wireless and wired internet access is available.
  • Personally-owned routers are not permitted on the network. Wired switches are permitted.
  • Operating systems should have the latest security updates installed.
  • Windows PCs should have an updated anti-virus program. Please be aware that Microsoft will soon terminate Windows 7 support.

Using the software-based or VoIP phones

On campus phone number: Enter the 4-digit extension.
Local phone number: Press 6 then enter the number.
Long distance: Press 6 then follow your calling card’s instructions.
Collect calls: An additional $25 charge per call applies.

Wireless Network Coverage across Campus

Wireless network access is available on a majority of campus.  Connect to MUWiFi and login to access the wireless network.

Full Coverage

 Academic Center
 All residence halls
 Chinworth Center
 Clark Computer Center
 Funderburg Library
 Intercultural Center
 Jo Young Switzer Center
 Morris Observatory
 PERC
 Petersime Chapel
 Science Center
 Winger

Partial Coverage

 Calvin Ulrey
 Cordier Auditorium
 Outdoor spaces