https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/ 2026-05-07T10:10:25+00:00 https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/ https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-06-08T21:08:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:backups?rev=1276031336&do=diff Data Backups The ECE research computing service provides central servers using Solaris and Debian linux, providing account holders with shared services including email, webmail, group websites, compute servers, and data storage. Accounts are chargeable to the sponsoring professor monthly The account fees cover a range of expenses including backup tapes, printer paper and toner, etc. (Not all professors elect to pay for accounts for their students and researchers.) text/html 2020-05-19T15:39:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:bios?rev=1589902781&do=diff There are a wide range of system settings controlled by a PC's BIOS. These settings are typically accessed by pressing a specific key while the PC is booting (F2, F8, F12, DEL) to access a text screen where you can view and change system settings. Changes are stored in non-volatile memory so they persist across restarts and even when power is off. text/html 2025-02-20T20:52:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:contact?rev=1740084757&do=diff Research Computing Services Contact Information To reach us simply send email to ecehelp AT ece.utoronto.ca. Please send all support requests there rather than to any of our individual emails. If you need to talk to us because your email is not working or for other urgent matters, text/html 2023-06-02T18:41:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:data_recovery?rev=1685731291&do=diff Data Recovery Electronic devices storing large amounts of our data are all prone to failure. Your first line of defense against data loss must always be to make frequent backups to another location - an external backup disk or memory stick; a network storage server; and/or a cloud storage service like Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud, Google Cloud, DropBox, etc. Having more than one backup in different locations provides even better protection. text/html 2016-10-13T20:42:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:dos_and_donts?rev=1476391351&do=diff ECE do's and don'ts Welcome to the ECE department at University of Toronto. As a research user (grad student, postdoc, RA, visiting professor/grad) there are many computing services available to you within ECE. This page highlights key pointers on accessing these services. text/html 2021-06-18T19:11:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:ece_email_userinfo?rev=1624043491&do=diff ECE email server The Research Computing Support service operates in-house email services for the ece.utoronto.ca domain, as part of the unix login account service. This is a separate service from your UTORmail email address (issued to all UofT faculty, staff and students) ending in text/html 2009-09-24T19:26:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:ece_wireless?rev=1253820411&do=diff ECE Wireless Network The ECE department-wide wireless network service went into service in April 2007. The system, from Colubris Networks, provides coverage in all ECE offices, research labs, and graduate student areas in Bahen Centre, Galbraith, Sanford Fleming text/html 2021-06-10T14:28:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:find_nw_info?rev=1623335334&do=diff ECE Computer Network information The ECE department operates our own large and complex wired computer network, with over 20 class C subnets, about 2500 network outlets, and more than a thousand client computers in six buildings. As you can imagine, this is a lot to keep track of. We ask the cooperation of all network users for some simple courtesies: text/html 2022-10-27T19:46:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:journals?rev=1666900012&do=diff Journal access for UofT users For academic journals and books, your UofT “T-Card” serves as your library card. We have a good Engineering Science library on the 2nd floor of Sandford Fleming Building, and your T-Card is valid for borrowing at all UofT libraries - notably Gerstein Science Library on the east side of King's College Circle and Robarts Library at Wellesley and St. George; unfortunately the libraries are currently (Fall 2020) closed due to COVID, and EngSci library has major renovat… text/html 2023-09-15T14:07:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:licensed_software?rev=1694786835&do=diff Licensed Software in ECE ECE uses software from a wide range of sources for research, teaching, and administrative use. License terms generally differ on which of these uses are permitted, and pricing tends to vary between these purposes. When acquiring and installing software, please be attentive to the publisher's terms of use and be sure you are covered by the appropriate license for whichever use you require. text/html 2024-12-18T18:39:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:licensed_software_from_cmc_microsystems?rev=1734547165&do=diff CMC Microsystems, <https://www.cmc.ca> (formerly Canadian Microelectronics Corporation), is a non-profit organization that “enables and supports the creation and application of micro- and nano-system knowledge by providing a national infrastructure for excellence in research and a path to commercialization of related devices, components and systems text/html 2021-10-14T16:36:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:lumerical?rev=1634229418&do=diff Ansys Lumerical software Company information Lumerical is a Canadian company which publishes a line of photonics modelling and simulation software including “FDTD” and “MODE Solutions”. In April 2020 Lumerical was acquired by U.S.-based Ansys, Inc.: text/html 2023-06-02T15:20:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:mathworks_site_logins?rev=1685719200&do=diff Mathworks Website Logins for MATLAB Access Each user who wants to install or update copies of the MATLAB software from Mathworks, Inc. needs to create a login on the Mathworks website. Your Mathworks site login also gives you access to MATLAB Online, MATLAB Drive, Mathworks courseware, and allows using the text/html 2023-09-15T14:05:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:matlab?rev=1694786746&do=diff MATLAB in ECE ECE has license subscriptions to use all of Mathworks Inc.'s MATLAB software suite. As of July 2020 our campus MATLAB subscription is upgraded to “Full Suite,” meaning we are now licensed for every toolbox MathWorks publishes, both for research, classroom, and student licenses, and MATLAB online. text/html 2023-09-15T14:04:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:matlab_self_install?rev=1694786661&do=diff Installing MATLAB on a PC you manage This page covers how to install MATLAB on a computer that you manage or administer, i.e. where you know the Administrator password (Windows) or the root or sudo password (Linux or macOS). All current UofT students qualify for one individual text/html 2020-09-10T21:55:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:matlab_self_install_old?rev=1599774911&do=diff This is a stub page to preserve the older version of matlab_self_install. All these procedures changed as of 2020 with our upgrade to Full Suite. old procedures - no longer applicable old Mac OS X You can copy the pre-installed Matlab for MacOS application from our software library over the network; a wired connection is highly recommended. You can also come by our ECEHELP offices to copy the App folder via removeable media. To copy via the network, connect to the ECE VPN, then in the Finder… text/html 2020-09-11T14:56:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:matlab_setup_flowchart?rev=1599836217&do=diff This flowchart sets out how to install MATLAB and what licensing model to use based on where you need to install it. Note also that MATLAB Online lets you run MATLAB code in a browser session without installing anything locally at all. Other wiki pages: text/html 2022-10-27T20:15:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:microsoft365?rev=1666901755&do=diff UofT Microsoft 365 for Education As of 2022, UofT has an extensive licensing agreement with Microsoft, for a variety of services: * All current UofT students and staff get use of: * Outlook Online webmail at <https://webmail.utoronto.ca> logging in with your UTORid and password text/html 2023-02-02T19:45:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:microsoft_windows?rev=1675367122&do=diff Microsoft Windows O/S Licensing Each PC running Microsoft Windows requires a license for the operating system. New PCs from major vendors typically include a Windows license for that PC, but some “bare bones” Desktop Editions Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home, Professional, and Enterprise are all text/html 2021-08-19T15:51:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:ms_campus_agreement?rev=1629388297&do=diff UofT's Microsoft 365 Program As of July 2013, UofT has entered into a licensing agreement with Microsoft called Microsoft 365 (formerly “UofT Microsoft Campus Agreement”), covering current versions of the Windows Operating System (v.7, 8 or 10), Forefront Endpoint Protection (antivirus), and Microsoft Office for all university-owned PCs. text/html 2023-06-16T17:07:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:policies?rev=1686935229&do=diff Terms and Conditions for Network Access The University provides computing hardware, software, internet access and related services for teaching and research purposes. All faculty, staff, student and guest use of University computing and network resources should be considered subject to the terms and conditions set out in the official policy documents linked below. text/html 2024-09-19T11:27:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:pscad?rev=1726745232&do=diff PS-CAD Software for Students at University of Toronto University of Toronto ECE Department holds licenses for the electrical simulation software 'PS-CAD' from Manitoba Hydro. PS-CAD is used in some ECE courses such as ECE1049, ECE1059, as well as in graduate research. text/html 2023-06-02T19:37:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:rescomp_start?rev=1685734641&do=diff ECE Research Computing Services Welcome to ECE Research Computing Services, also known as "ECEhelp". The purpose of this site is to provide basic information for members of the University of Toronto's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the department's computing environment. The Research Computing support group provides technical support for professors and graduate students within ECE for research-related computing, as well as for network services. text/html 2023-06-02T18:43:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:rsecomp_start?rev=1685731425&do=diff ECE Research Computing Services Welcome to ECE Research Computing Services, also known as "ECEhelp". The purpose of this site is to provide basic information for members of the University of Toronto's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the department's computing environment. The Research Computing support group provides technical support for professors and graduate students within ECE for research-related computing, as well as for network services. text/html 2011-02-03T21:46:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:secure_wireless_config?rev=1296769600&do=diff ECE Wireless Network The ECE department-wide wireless Colubris brand network provides coverage in all ECE offices, research labs, and graduate student areas in Bahen Centre, Galbraith, Sanford Fleming, Pratt and Engineering Annex. (In locations that are not served by the Colubris wireless system, e.g. some lecture halls in Bahen and Sandford Fleming, you might be able to access text/html 2022-03-25T16:37:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:send_large_files?rev=1648226265&do=diff Sending Large Files There is a limit to the size of file you can send as an email attachment. The exact limit varies with how you send as well as the configuration of the receiver's mail server. Don't expect files much over 5 to 10 MB to arrive intact as email attachments. One way to work around this is to upload the large file, then just email a short text/html 2023-06-08T21:23:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:start?rev=1686259406&do=diff I.T. Services in UofT ECE Department The purpose of this site is to provide basic information on the ECE department's computing environment. The Edward S. Rogers Senior Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a department within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (FASE) of University of Toronto. text/html 2022-03-25T15:34:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:start_new?rev=1648222447&do=diff ECE Research Computing Services Welcome to ECE Research Computing Services, also known as "ECEhelp". The purpose of this site is to provide basic information for members of the University of Toronto's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the department's computing environment. The Research Computing support group provides technical support for professors and graduate students within ECE. text/html 2022-03-25T16:53:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:start_old?rev=1648227239&do=diff ECE Research Computing Services Welcome to ECE Research Computing Services, also known as “ECEhelp”. The purpose of this site is to provide basic information for members of the University of Toronto's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the department's computing environment. text/html 2022-09-06T19:46:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:support_fees?rev=1662493587&do=diff Research Computing Services Fees Research supervisors pay for services used by their supervisees There is a cost recovery system in place in ECE Department to collect funds from research faculty in ECE, covering part of the cost of staff salaries for Research Computing Services not covered in the department budget directly. In addition, some funds cover infrastructure maintenance and upgrades and some shared software licenses. text/html 2023-05-19T16:21:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:tier123?rev=1684513277&do=diff Tier 1, 2 and 3 ECE research networks Large, complex network ECE provides wired computer network access throughout departmental office space. This is a large and complex network with dual homing on the UofT backbone, routers, gateways, firewalls, traffic monitoring, and nearly 40 switches, serving over 3000 jacks in 48 grad rooms and over 300 offices and labs in Bahen, text/html 2022-03-25T16:36:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:tips?rev=1648226186&do=diff Tips & Suggestions for ECE users sending large files There is a limit to the size of file you can send as an email attachment. The exact limit varies with how you send as well as the configuration of the receiver's mail server. Don't expect files much over 5 to 10 text/html 2020-03-20T20:52:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:undergrad_windows?rev=1584737578&do=diff George's labs text/html 2014-03-21T15:57:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:uoft_wireless?rev=1395417465&do=diff UofT wireless LAN Beginning in 2012, the University of Toronto began deploying new wireless access points that support 802.11n (“wireless-N”) speeds. Look for the “UofT” wireless network to connect your wireless laptop or other wireless devices. Authentication is done using your UTORid and password; before trying to connect, you must verify your UTORid (even if it works for other services) by pointing a network browser (on a computer connected to the wired network) to text/html 2008-07-31T16:40:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:virus_vs_email?rev=1217522434&do=diff If Antivirus causes mail in your Inbox to disappear Sometimes antivirus software, including Symantec AV, may detect a virus in an incoming email message. In some cases, this can cause all the earlier messages in your email “Inbox” list to disappear. The reason this happens is that the text/html 2016-10-13T19:46:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:wireless_in_ece?rev=1476387983&do=diff Wireless Access UofT Wireless LAN As of 2013 all ECE offices and labs are served by the University's centrally-managed “UofT” wireless 802.11n network. All UofT faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and official visitors with TCards may use their UTORid and password to connect. This wireless network was designed for transient short-term connections, and not as a replacement for full-time wired access for desktop computers. text/html 2015-04-14T20:05:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ece.toronto.edu/doku.php/userdoc:xerox_wc6400_printing?rev=1429041925&do=diff How to set up printing to Xerox WC6400 The Photonics group has a Xerox multifunction WorkCentre 6400 printer / scanner in Beverly's office in GB436. This printer has page accounting enabled; each professor has a unique access code number. The printer is networked on the Admin Tier 1 network, managed by Roland Tan r.tan@utoronto.ca.