Dorm
Network Settings
How to configure Windows XP for the
CBU network
BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE FILLED OUT AND TURNED
IN A DORM
NETWORK REQUEST
FORM TO THE HELPDESK BEFORE PROCEEDING.
1. Bring up the "Local Area Connection Status"
Window:
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Go to the Start Menu
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Click on "Connect To"
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Click on "Show all Network Connections"
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Double - Click on "Local Area Connection"
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The Local Area Connection Status Window will appear, Click on the
"Properties" button. (See Figure 1)
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[ Figure 1 ] |
2. Bring up the "Local Area Connection Properties"
window:
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Click on the "Properties" box in the "Local Area Connection Status"
window
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Scroll to the bottom of the window and look for the option
"Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" (See Figure 2)
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Once you have located the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" double-click
on it to open the "Properties" for it, or highlight the item and
click "Properties"
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[ Figure 2 ] |
3. Configure your "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties" to work with our LAN configuration:
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Click the "Obtain an IP address automatically" option. (See
Figure 3)
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Click the "Obtain DNS server address automatically"
option. (See Figure 3)
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Click on the "Ok" button when you have made
the configurations, DON'T click the "Cancel" option or you
will not have successfully made the changes. "Ok" out of the windows.
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[ Figure 3 ] |
If you still need help, contact the
Helpdeskor
call 4438.
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