IPAA FAQ

IP Address Authorization Frequently Asked Questions

What is different between accessing STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets via IP address authorization versus the standard?

Why is an Account/Site Administrator needed?

How do I get set up for IP Address Authorization?

What is IP Spoofing?

What are the Terms & Conditions for use of STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets via IP Address Authorization?

How can multiple user groups be maintained within STN Easy for Intranets?

Q:
What is an IP address?

A:
Every computer that can access the Internet is associated with a unique numerical value known as its Internet Protocol (IP) address. The format of an IP address is four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 135.2.243.16 could be an IP address. The InterNIC Registration Service assigns Internet addresses.
When specifying IP addresses for STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets IP Address Authorization, you may specify an exact IP address (such as 135.2.243.15), or you may use an asterisk to indicate all of the values 0-255. For example, 135.2.243.* refers to all IP addresses starting with 135.2.243 and 135.2.*.* means all IP addresses starting 135.2.

Q:
What is different between accessing STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets via IP address authorization versus the standard?

A:
There are several differences. With IP Address Authorization:

Users do not need to enter a Login ID and password.
Many people from one IP address can all access STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets at the same time.
You will be taken to a slightly different home page where you simply press the "Start Your Session" button.
An Account/Site Administrator must be designated.
Default preferences will be standardized and maintained by the Account/Site Administrator.
To protect the privacy of individual users (who cannot be identified when using IP Address Authorization), session transcripts will not be available.
The session is automatically set up as a secure session (encryption).
Anyone accessing STN Easy through a public Internet Service Provider (such as AOL, MSN, etc.) cannot be set up for IP Address Authorization because we cannot identify their computer adequately.
Academic accounts must choose to access either the academic version of STN Easy or the standard version for each IP address that is set up for automatic authorization. One IP address cannot access both versions of STN Easy.

Q:
Why is an Account/Site Administrator needed?

A:
The Account/Site Administrator and the Back-up Account/Site Administrator will have a special login ID that is given special privileges within STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets. They play a critical role in managing the account, setting the standardized preferences, and coordinating account activities with the STN Service Centers. They also coordinate communications with their end-users.

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How do I get set up for IP Address Authorization?

A:
The first step is to identify the person in your organization who will be the Account/Site Administrator for STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets. The Account/Site Administrator must be willing to perform the duties as explained in the Role of the Account/Site Administrator. If they are willing, they should complete the IP Address Authorization/STN Easy for Intranets Site Administration Request Form. Finally, the STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets users at your site must be willing to accept the STN Terms and Conditions .

Q:
What is IP Spoofing?

A:
IP Spoofing is a hacker technique for impersonating another's identity by using their IP address. Although IP spoofing is rarely seen, we have built several safeguards into STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets in an effort to minimize the possibility of IP spoofing. Secure (encrypted) sessions greatly reduce the possibility of a hacker using IP spoofing to access STN Easy or STN Easy for Intranets. Anyone entering STN Easy or STN Easy for Intranets via IP Address Authorization will automatically be in a secure session.

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What are the Terms & Conditions for use of STN Easy or STN Easy for Intranets via IP Address Authorization?

A:
The standard Terms and Conditions apply. Some additional terms are appended to the IP Address Authorization Request Form.

Q:
How can multiple user groups be maintained within STN Easy for Intranets?

A:
If you have distinct sets of users, you can set up multiple STN Easy for Intranets user groups. To do this:

Complete a separate IPAA and STN Easy for Intranets Site Administrator Request form.

Work with Customer Service to set up a separate Site Administrator login ID for each user group.

Use the STN Easy for Intranets Setup Assistant to customize pages for each user group.
STN International must be able to recogize unique IP addresses for each user, rather than a single IP address for the organization. An individual user may only be included in one STN Easy for Intranets user group.

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Q:	What is an IP address?
A:	Every computer that can access the Internet is associated with a unique numerical value known as its Internet Protocol (IP) address. The format of an IP address is four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 135.2.243.16 could be an IP address. The InterNIC Registration Service assigns Internet addresses. When specifying IP addresses for STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets IP Address Authorization, you may specify an exact IP address (such as 135.2.243.15), or you may use an asterisk to indicate all of the values 0-255. For example, 135.2.243.* refers to all IP addresses starting with 135.2.243 and 135.2.. means all IP addresses starting 135.2.
Q:	What is different between accessing STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets via IP address authorization versus the standard?
A:	There are several differences. With IP Address Authorization: Users do not need to enter a Login ID and password. Many people from one IP address can all access STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets at the same time. You will be taken to a slightly different home page where you simply press the "Start Your Session" button. An Account/Site Administrator must be designated. Default preferences will be standardized and maintained by the Account/Site Administrator. To protect the privacy of individual users (who cannot be identified when using IP Address Authorization), session transcripts will not be available. The session is automatically set up as a secure session (encryption). Anyone accessing STN Easy through a public Internet Service Provider (such as AOL, MSN, etc.) cannot be set up for IP Address Authorization because we cannot identify their computer adequately. Academic accounts must choose to access either the academic version of STN Easy or the standard version for each IP address that is set up for automatic authorization. One IP address cannot access both versions of STN Easy.
Q:	Why is an Account/Site Administrator needed?
A:	The Account/Site Administrator and the Back-up Account/Site Administrator will have a special login ID that is given special privileges within STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets. They play a critical role in managing the account, setting the standardized preferences, and coordinating account activities with the STN Service Centers. They also coordinate communications with their end-users.
Q:	How do I get set up for IP Address Authorization?
A:	The first step is to identify the person in your organization who will be the Account/Site Administrator for STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets. The Account/Site Administrator must be willing to perform the duties as explained in the Role of the Account/Site Administrator. If they are willing, they should complete the IP Address Authorization/STN Easy for Intranets Site Administration Request Form. Finally, the STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets users at your site must be willing to accept the STN Terms and Conditions .
Q:	What is IP Spoofing?
A:	IP Spoofing is a hacker technique for impersonating another's identity by using their IP address. Although IP spoofing is rarely seen, we have built several safeguards into STN Easy and STN Easy for Intranets in an effort to minimize the possibility of IP spoofing. Secure (encrypted) sessions greatly reduce the possibility of a hacker using IP spoofing to access STN Easy or STN Easy for Intranets. Anyone entering STN Easy or STN Easy for Intranets via IP Address Authorization will automatically be in a secure session.
Q:	What are the Terms & Conditions for use of STN Easy or STN Easy for Intranets via IP Address Authorization?
A:	The standard Terms and Conditions apply. Some additional terms are appended to the IP Address Authorization Request Form.
Q:	How can multiple user groups be maintained within STN Easy for Intranets?
A:	If you have distinct sets of users, you can set up multiple STN Easy for Intranets user groups. To do this: Complete a separate IPAA and STN Easy for Intranets Site Administrator Request form. Work with Customer Service to set up a separate Site Administrator login ID for each user group. Use the STN Easy for Intranets Setup Assistant to customize pages for each user group. STN International must be able to recogize unique IP addresses for each user, rather than a single IP address for the organization. An individual user may only be included in one STN Easy for Intranets user group.
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