Get Connected with a Cable Modem Introduction Cable modem service uses a coax cable television line to transmit data up to 1200 percent faster than a modem. The cable modem installer will install the necessary hardware, configure your computer for your cable modem and test the connection before he or she leaves. If you attempt to send an e-mail through Gladstone, Darkwing or Oregon, you will receive an error message.
Users can receive e-mail in the normal fashion.
The University of Oregon Library provides electronic access to a number of databases and resources, some of which are contractually limited to University faculty, staff and students only. The Library has a solution for users who need access. To configure your computer for Library access, please read the Library's web page Off-Campus Access to Library Databases. For more information on cable modems and connecting to the University, please contact our Helpdesk .