Most applications are available through the Start menu on a computer.  In some cases, applications will appear at the top of the Start menu in a folder called, “FP,” not in the “Programs” folder.

Please note that students are not allowed to install unapproved applications on Prep computers.  If there is a software application that you would like to see, please inform a member of the Computer Center staff.

Security:

Users are responsible for any and all actions performed on the network using their account.  Under no circumstances should you ever share your password with another person.  This is a direct violation of the Acceptable Use Policy.

Change your password frequently and avoid “easy-to-guess” passwords.  A “strong” password includes a number of mixed letters and digits that do not form a recognizable word or name.

Never open an e-mail attachment from an unknown source and scan files you download for viruses before you open them.

Be sure to log out when you are done using a computer.  Never walk away from a computer while still logged in.

Internet Access:

Users can access the World Wide Web from any computer in the building.  Per the Acceptable Use Policy, internet access is to be used only for school-related activities.  Users’ activity on the internet is tracked and access to inappropriate sites is filtered.

Laptop Access:

Students can access the Prep’s network by configuring it for wireless 802.11a/b/g access.  Laptop users can access the Internet, their “U: drive”, and school printers through the network.  Information on how to configure your laptop for use on the Prep’s network is available in the Computer Center.  Students who bring laptops to school and attach to the network must abide by the rules in the school’s Acceptable Use Policy. 

File storage:

You can store up to 100 MB of documents in a personal folder on the Fordham server.  Any time you log on to a workstation on the network, your folder will appear as the U: drive.  Never save documents on the C: drive or in the “My Documents” folder on a school PC.

You can access your U: drive from home or from a laptop by going to http://www.fordhamprep.org/joomla/ and clicking on the access button.

Printing:

At the beginning of the school year, each student receives a $30 credit for printing on the network.  Each time you print, a per-page charge is taken against that balance.  When your balance reaches $0.00, you will be unable to print on the network and you must add additional funds to your account in the Prep’s Business Office.

Use the names below to identify the correct printer:

Accessing E-mail:

Your e-mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , where “username” is the username you use to log on.  You can also receive mail at

You can store up to 100MB of messages in your mailbox.  Once it is full, all incoming messages will be bounced (i.e. returned to sender) until you clear out some old messages.

To access your e-mail, follow the link from the Fordham Prep Website or go to http://mail.fordhamprep.org on the World Wide Web.  You can also configure any POP3 or IMAP-compliant mail client software (like MS Outlook or Pegasus Mail) to access your e-mail account.

Note that students are only allowed to use their Fordham e-mail accounts while in school.  Accessing outside e-mail accounts (AOL, Hotmail, etc.) from the school network is forbidden.

For more information on e-mail, visit http://www.fordhamprep.org/center/emailfaq.htm.

Transferring Files between Home and School:

There are a number of ways to move files back and forth between your home computer and school:

·          E-mail:  Using your Fordham e-mail account, you can send and receive files as e-mail attachments.

·          NetStorage:  You can access your U: drive from home via the web.  Go to access.fordhamprep.org and follow the NetStorage link.

·          Removable “Flash” Drive: These tiny “keychain” drives are reliable and convenient.

Compressed Files:

If you need to “unzip” an archive of files (usually denoted by the file extension “.zip”), use the FreeZip program located in the “FP” folder at the top of the Start menu.

Getting Help: