How to Configure Your Computer to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
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Windows 98/ME/XP
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Be sure you have an Ethernet card and that it is properly installed.
if you need to purchase one, they can be purchased and installed through ResNet,
located in 101 McCollum Hall. More information here.
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Next, you should make sure that you have an Ethernet cable.
This cable should run from the jack on the wall to your Ethernet
port behind your computer.
- For Windows XP, skip to step 8.
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Be sure that all TCP/IP settings are correct. To do this,
go under Start --> Settings --> Control Panel -->
and double-click "Network" icon.
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Right click on your LAN connection and choose properties.
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Under Network Properties, click on the TCP/IP icon, then
Properties. If there is more than one icon for TCP/IP, select
the one that lists your Ethernet card.
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Use the tabs as follows:
IP Address - "Obtain an IP address automatically" should be checked.
DNS Configuration - "Obtain DNS server address automatically" should be checked.
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Select "OK". Select "OK" again on the
Network Properties screen. You will then be prompted to restart
to allow the configurations to take place.
- Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer).
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You will not be able to browse web sites outside of the KU
campus until you have registered your computer with ResNet.
To do this, go to the following site http://www.resnet.ku.edu and
click on "Register my computer with ResNet".
Follow Step 2 of these instructions to Register.
Windows NT4, 2000, 2000 Server, and 2003 Server
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These operating systems come configured by default to allow DCHP address assigning.
If these settings have been changed from their default the reconfiguration is
similar to the instructions above. If, after reading these instructions, you
are still having trouble please contact ResNet
for further assistance.
- Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer).
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You will not be able to browse web sites outside of the KU
campus until you have registered your computer with ResNet.
To do this, go to the following site http://www.resnet.ku.edu and
click on "Register my computer with ResNet". Follow
Step 2 of these instructions to Register.
Macintosh (OS 9.x and earlier)
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Be sure you have an Ethernet card and that it is properly
installed, most Macs come with the Ethernet card already installed.
More information here.
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Be sure that all TCP/IP settings are correct. To do this,
go to the open apple in the upper-left hand corner, go to
Control Panels-->TCP/IP
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The top box should Connect via: Ethernet. If it doesn't,
click on the box and select it.
- In the box that says Configure: select Using DHCP server.
- Restart your computer so the changes will take affect.
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Next, the Ethernet cable should run from the jack on the
wall to your port behind your computer.
- Test your connection by opening your browser (i.e. Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer).
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You will not be able to browse web sites outside of the KU
campus until you have registered your computer with ResNet.
To do this, go to the following site http://www.resnet.ku.edu and
click on "Register my computer with ResNet". Follow
Step 2 of these instructions to Register.
Macintosh OS 10.0-10.2
Macintosh OS 10.3-10.4
How to Register Your Computer to Access the Internet at KU
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After your computer is configured to obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP), open a web browser and go to the website
http://www.resnet.ku.edu.
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Either click the 'Register Online' button near the top of the page,
or simply enter your KU Online ID and password in the login form at
the top of the page.
If you decide to click the 'Register Online' button, you will need to enter
login information on the following page. Once this step is completed,
you should now be logged in to the ResNet account management portal.
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From this page you will be presented with everything about your ResNet account.
Click 'Add This Computer'.
Note: If you have already registered and have gotten a new computer since then,
be sure to click 'Update Registration' or YOU WILL BE BILLED TWICE for the two
separate computers in our system.
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At this point, the subsequent pages will contain information pertaining to their requests.
You will have to enter in some information and pass a security checkpoint.
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After passing the security checkpoint, you should have an activation code. This activation code, in
most cases, is automatically injected into the web application, so you won't necessarily have to write it down.
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After the activation code is generated, completing the registration process is as easy as a few clicks of a button.
You must agree to the ResNet Responsible Use Agreement, and you must enter your room number and phone number.
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When you complete the registration process you will be presented with a receipt which you may want to print.
You will also receive the receipt via e-mail.
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Congratulations! Your computer is now registered with ResNet
and can access the Internet. At this time, please wait about 5 minutes for the registration to take effect.
If you are having problems accessing the Internet after 10 minutes, then try rebooting your computer.
If you are still having problems accessing the Internet after rebooting
your computer, then you may contact the ResNet Help Line at 812-0000 or 2-0000 if on campus.
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