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