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. Use Each time a user attempts to access PennNet from a terminal server protected by the authentication system, he or she will be prompted for a network ID and password. The system will then verify that the ID and password are valid and that the person is a current member of the Penn community. For University of Pennsylvania authorized users only.