Because of such vulnerability, advisors to the Internet community have recommended that all open terminal servers be eliminated. As an educational and research institution, Penn would like to continue to provide PennNet and Internet access to facilitate contact with other research institutions on the Internet. How it works Step I. Setting up a network ID and password All members of the Penn community are entitled to network IDs and passwords at no charge, but each user must present a valid PennCard when setting up an account. These stations will be equipped with PennCard readers and terminals that provide self-explanatory instructions for user verification. User swipes PennCard through card reader.
System validates card and user identification.
System queries the network ID database to ensure the selected ID is unique and conforms to the ID rules. System requests password. System queries the system dictionary to ensure the selected password conforms to the password rules. System displays verification message. User then has full access to PennNet.