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NorthWestNet
_A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
NorthWestNet
15400 SE 30th Place, Suite 202
Bellevue, WA 98007
_E-_m_a_i_l: info@nwnet.net
Network Operations Center: noc@nwnet.net
_P_h_o_n_e: (206) 562-3000
FAX: (206) 562-4822
Network Operations Center: (206) 543-5128
_D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n
NorthWestNet is a regional (mid-level) network of the
National Science Foundation Network (NSFNet) providing com-
munication with NSFNet for knowledge-based organizations in
Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and North
Dakota. Member organizations include higher education and
K-12 institutions, scientific laboratories, libraries,
health care facilities, and industrial research units. The
mission of NorthWestNet is to promote research, education,
and economic development by providing access to network com-
munications, computing and electronic information systems
and services throughout the Northwest. Financial support of
NorthWestNet comes from National Science Foundation (NSF)
grants, institutional membership dues, and network service
fees. NorthWestNet is a not-for-profit organization
operated by the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium,
Inc. (NWACC). This consortium of NorthWestNet members is
governed by a Board of Directors elected from representa-
tives of member organizations. There are three operating
committees made up of member organization representatives
focusing on Management, Technical Services, and User Ser-
vices.
The Technical Services Committee is responsible for review-
ing and recommending technical directions of the network.
_________________________
The information in this section is provided in accor-
dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front
of this guide.
March 15, 1993 NNSC Section 5.27, Page 1
Currently, the network is based upon the TCP/IP protocol.
Network Operations Center (NOC) services are provided under
subcontract by the University of Washington's Computing and
Communications. The NOC provides network engineering ser-
vices, 24-hour-a-day monitoring of the network, diagnosis
and repair, Domain Name Service, and other technical ser-
vices necessary for ensuring the operational integrity of
the regional network.
The User Services Committee focuses on documentation and
training issues as they relate to use of the Internet.
Vehicles for providing these services include the following:
the NorthWestNet User Services Information Resource Guide,
Node News quarterly newsletter, and the NorthWestNet annual
meeting. The NorthWestNet User Services Internet Resource
Guide is updated biannually and is available either in a
hardbound published version (contact the administrative
office for ordering information) or via anonymous ftp at
ftphost.nwnet.net in the directory nic/nwnet/user-guide.
The Node News newsletter gives up-to-date reports on current
NorthWestNet activities. The Annual Meeting sponsored by
NorthWestNet highlights Internet resources and services and
offers discipline-specific workshops. Several new User Ser-
vices offerings are under development including an on-line
information center, specialized training programs, and a
documentation database.
The Internet connection provided to NorthWestNet members
brings a plethora of services including access to a wide-
variety of databases, text, and information services; pro-
gram repositories; information mediators such as archie,
gopher, WAIS, and world-wide web; supercomputers; Usenet,
listserv, and internet interest group forums; and a mail
gateway machine. NorthWestNet members also enjoy common
access services to for-fee database and information
resources via an on-line license management system.
_N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s
Any IP host on the Internet may access NorthWestNet sites.
_W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _N_e_t_w_o_r_k
Use of the network is governed by an acceptable use policy
which is available on request or via anonymous ftp at
ftphost.nwnet.net in the directory /nic/nwnet/doc.
March 15, 1993 NNSC Section 5.27, Page 2
_R_e_f_e_r_e_n_c_e_s
General information about NorthWestNet can be retrieved via
anonymous ftp at ftphost.nwnet.net in the directory
/nic/nwnet/doc.
March 15, 1993 NNSC Section 5.27, Page 3