TigerNet is Louisiana State University's Internet access service provided
through AT&T's Internet Connection Services. With TigerNet you can
use your modem to dial a local access number to connect to Internet
services such as World Wide Web and e-mail.
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General Information
FeaturesMultiple special priced plans for Internet access and e-mail.
TigerNet gives you a unique LSU perspective of the Information Superhighway.
The account is portable, with local access telephone numbers throughout the US and the world. So, even if you travel or move out of state, you can still access TigerNet without incurring long distance charges.
Signing Up
LSU students, faculty and staff as well as LSU friends sign up for a Personal TigerNet account during the installation of the TigerNet Internet Access Kit. This Kit contains all the software and information required to register for an account and to access the Internet and e-mail.
Departments may sponsor faculty and staff under our Corporate plan. Call 388-4654 for registration information for Sponsored Accounts.
LSU Alumni should call the toll free 1-888-865-1654 number with the LSU Alumni Offer Code of 'LSUALUM' to identify yourself. IBM will mail you a free Internet Access Kit. This Kit will contain all the software and information required to register for an account and to access the Internet and e-mail.
Terms and Conditions
Students, Faculty and Staff may choose from the five plans listed below. Alumni and friends may choose from additional plans also listed. Detailed plans are listed on the LSU website, http://www.lsu.edu.
Plan Monthly Hours Registration
Charge Included Fee
Basic $ 5.95 5 $0
University Standard $12.95 50 $10
University Standard Plus $15.95 100 $10
University Comprehensive $17.95 150 $10
University Premium Dial $24.95 150 $0
Service is month to month and users are free to move to a different plan after the first month. Personal accounts are billed to a credit card.
Department sponsored accounts cost $19.95 per month for Unlimited service plus a one time registration fee of $10.00. Sponsored accounts are billed to the department.
If you are outside of a local calling area, you may access the service through a $6.00 per hour 800#. Additional hourly and 800# access charges are billed at 30 second increments.
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Hardware and Software Requirements
PC Hardware RequirementsIBM compatible PC with 486 microprocessor or higher
3.5", 1.44 MB diskette drive and a mouse or compatible pointing device
8 MB RAM, 8 MB of free hard disk space
14.4 Kbps modem or greater. Supports up to 56 Kbps (U.S. Robotics x2 technology).
Macintosh Requirements
System 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.5.3 or later
If using Open Transport, it must be Open Transport 1.1 or later
3.5", 1.44 MB diskette drive and a mouse or compatible pointing device
12 MB RAM or 16 MB virtual memory, 6 MB of free hard disk space
14.4 Kbps modem or greater. Supports up to 56 Kbps (U.S. Robotics x2 technology).
Software Requirements
A TigerNet Internet Access Kit is available for purchase at the LSU Union Bookstore. This Access Kit contains diskettes with the software required to access the IBM Global Network. It also contains a booklet of installation and customization instructions. The cost of the TigerNet Internet Access Kit is $3.50 (US dollars).
Internet Access Kits are available for Windows 3.x, Windows 95 and Macintosh systems. Be sure you obtain the correct Kit for your computer.
Users with OS/2 systems should call the ITS HelpDesk at 334-3375 or consult the FAQ section of this web site for instructions for setting up the OS/2 Internet Dialer.
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