Ethernet
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