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Getting Connected

Ethernet connections are available in all residence hall rooms on campus. Follow these instructions to get your computer online:

What you need to get connected – A list of items you need to use an Ethernet connection

Connect to the network – How to connect your computer to the network

Connect a wireless router – Special instructions for connecting wireless routers

Troubleshooting your connection

There are a few common problems that prevent a computer from accessing our network. Following the instructions below will walk you through resolving some of these issues.

Network settings – Make sure your computer’s settings are ready for our network

Proxy settings – Your web browser’s proxy settings may cause issues during registration

Release/renew your IP – This will see what type of connection your computer has with our network

• 169 IP – What to do if your IP starts with “169″
• IP Renew Error – What to do if you get an “IP Renew Error”
• Win Sock Fix Utility – How to use the WinSock Fix utility to solve a “not a socket” error

Attempts to dial – Try this if your computer tries to dial up and you want to use an Ethernet connection