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Connecting people and technologies with Networking

The IRT Networking unit is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, upgrading,
and expanding the computer network in the Medical School. We staff a HelpDesk which provides assistance to users with all of their networking needs. Examples of end-user services which we provide include:

  • getting a new computer configured for our wired or wireless network
  • getting a new printer configured for our network, and configuring
    computers to print to it
  • getting computers set up to share files
  • troubleshooting network connectivity problems
  • troubleshooting network application (web browser, e-mail reader)
    problems
  • network needs analysis, design, and installation for new or renovated
    space
  • maintenance of and upgrades to the existing wired and wireless network infrastructure.

To utilize these services, please submit a HelpSU request . To hasten the routing of your request, please insert "Route to SOM IRT Networking" in the Problem Description field. If you have any questions regarding this process or the status of your request, we can be telephoned at (650)725-8000.