BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE FILLED OUT AND TURNED IN A DORM NETWORK REQUEST
FORM TO THE HELPDESK BEFORE PROCEEDING.

• Go to Settings.
  Click on Control Panel.
  

  
  [ Figure 1 ]

• Double Click on the Network and Dial-up Connection Icon. (Figure 1)
  
  
  [ Figure 2 ]
  
• Double Click once on Local Area Connection Icon. (Figure 2)
• Click Properties.
  
  
  [ Figure 3 ]

2. Make sure both the Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are both checked. Move your cursor down until the Client for Microsoft Networks is highlighted: (Figure 3)

[ Figure 4 ]

• Click on Properties. (Figure 4)
• Make sure both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is clicked.
• Click OK on that screen, then click OK on the next screen.
• Click on Close on that screen, then click on the X in the upper right hand corner of the Control Panel window.

• When your computer comes back up you will need to verify that you have a valid IP address.
• To check your IP address, click on Start, Programs, Accessories, then Command Prompt.
• At the dos prompt type in ipconfig /all and press the enter key. (Figure 5)
  
  
  [ Figure 5 ]
  
• Look for the IP Address. (Figure 6)
• Your IP Address should start with 192.168.###.###.
  (As opposed to the 169.254.###.### )
• If you have a correct IP address, you are now on the network.
  
  
  [ Figure 6 ]
  

If you still need help, contact the ITS Help Desk or call 4438.

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