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:
  • Go to the Start Menu
  • Click on "Connect To"
  • Click on "Show all Network Connections"
  • Double - Click on "Local Area Connection"
  • The Local Area Connection Status Window will appear, Click on the "Properties" button. (See Figure 1)

[ Figure 1 ]
2. Bring up the "Local Area Connection Properties" window:
  • Click on the "Properties" box in the "Local Area Connection Status" window
  • Scroll to the bottom of the window and look for the option "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" (See Figure 2)
  • 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"

[ Figure 2 ]
3. Configure your "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" to work with our LAN configuration:
 
  • Click the "Obtain an IP address automatically" option. (See Figure 3)
  • Click the "Obtain DNS server address automatically" option. (See Figure 3)
  • 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.

[ Figure 3 ]

If you still need help, contact the Helpdeskor call 4438.


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