RNA allows dial-in access to the campus network and associated resources. Internet access is merely a by-product of the fact that UTD's network is a point of presence on the internet. Once the modem answers, it requires entry of a valid UTD user name and password combination. Valid users are then connected to the campus network.
Invalid entries result in the connection being disallowed.
Using UTD RNA, users enjoy fast communications since most current modem speeds, including 56kbps V.90 modulation and ISDN, are supported. RNA resources, like the current complement of dial-in lines are shared lines. UTD Remote Network Access is offered to UTD students, faculty, and staff on an optional fee basis. These fees must be paid at the Bursar's office. The user must have an active unix account and students must be enrolled in a class.