Guide for International Researchers

Guidelines for Using the Science Tokyo Information Infrastructure

When using the Science Tokyo information infrastructure, you are required to follow the guidelines below:

Science Tokyo security and information ethics policies found in the Quick Guide to Information Ethics and Security
Guideline for the Science Tokyo Information Infrastructure Use
Dealing with Communication Records

Be aware that using peer-to-peer file sharing software on the campus network is prohibited. For more information as well as a list of banned software, visit:

https://www.noc.titech.ac.jp/service/policy_violation_en.shtml

Campus Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi access is available throughout Science Tokyo’s campuses. Researchers with a staff ID can access the Science Tokyo network:

SSID: ScienceTokyo
Key: STWireless
Security: WPA2-PSK/AES
IP address and DNS: Auto

Please read the above guidelines carefully before using. If the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software is detected, we will suspend the use of your account.
Once connected, you will need to log in using your staff ID and password. See the user guide for more information: (Japanese Only)

https://www.noc.titech.ac.jp/doc/handout202104_en.pdf

Eduroam Wi-Fi

Eduroam is a free Wi-Fi service available at thousands of institutions worldwide, including Science Tokyo. Science Tokyo members can obtain an eduroam account by applying through Science Tokyo Portal. Researchers who are visiting Science Tokyo should check if they can obtain an account through their home institution.

For more information on eduroam at Science Tokyo, visit:

https://www.noc.titech.ac.jp/edu/index.en.shtml

Wi2 Hotspot Service

A paid Wi-Fi hotspot service call Wi2 is also accessible at Science Tokyo. In addition to those on campus, they also have hotspots at other locations throughout Japan, such as train stations and shops.

http://wi2.co.jp/en/

Science Tokyo Email

All researchers with a staff ID card or an access card are eligible for a Science Tokyo email account. You can access your email account by logging in to Science Tokyo Portal and registering your name and password. Your email account will expire within 90 days after the expiration date of your ID card, so be sure to backup any important emails in advance.

Site-Licensed Software

Science Tokyo has site license agreements for Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Upgrade, Sophos Endpoint Protection, and Adobe Creative Cloud usable by those who possess a staff ID card. For more information, visit:

http://www.officesoft.gsic.titech.ac.jp/en_index.shtml

We also has licenses for various scientific software, including MATLAB and ChemOffice::

https://www.t3.gsic.titech.ac.jp/en/software_distribution

MATLAB: https://www.citl.titech.ac.jp/en/matlab_intro

ChemOffice: https://www.t3.gsic.titech.ac.jp/en/ChemOffice