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Resources

Communications

  • Conference Calls [top]
    [Documentation and Links] - Instructions on how to connect up to twelve (12) participants for a conference call. Conference calls having more than twelve participants can be handled by AT&T.
  • Long Distance Phone Modem Access [top]
    [Documentation] - "1-877-305-4309 has been established to provide remote access to the University's modem pool from locations outside of the 716 calling area. For billing and security purposes, a Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required in order to use this new service. Charges for these calls will be billed back to the caller's University account. The rate charged for calls made from outside New York State will be $0.06 per minute and $0.07 per minute within NewYork State. The rate from Canada is $0.42 per minute."
  • Local Phone Modem Access [top]
    [Documentation] - UB provides over 1000 high speed modems allowing students, faculty and staff to access campus resources via the Internet. These numbers provide access to the University's modem pool from locations inside of the 716 calling area. There is no user fee, please check with your telephone company to confirm calling privileges and rates.
    • Erie: 515-5603 or 515-5601
    • Lockport, Middleport, Gasport, Newfane, Barker: 514-5603 or 514-5601
    • Niagara: 513-5603 or 513-5601
  • On-Campus/Off-Campus Virtual Private Network [top]
    [Documentation and Downloads (Windows XP)], - "creates a secure, encrypted tunnel [via cable modem, digital service line, phone modem connection ] from your computer to the campus network. With the VPN client you can send email, use any library database, and connect to other campus resources just as if you were on campus! And because it's encrypted, your password and other private data pass from your computer to the campus safe from prying eyes."