Setting Up Windows Vista
How do you get started with ResNet? What do you need to
do to your computer? How do you register? Where do you get
help if you need it? This is the place where we answer those
questions for you.
The steps below will walk you through the process of setting
up your machine and registering. For each step, click on
any links you need for more information, then return to
this page using your browser's "Back" button.
These instructions assume you're using Windows Vista. If
you're not, maybe you're running Win98\ME, WinXP, Win2000,,
WinNT, MacOS
or Linux. If you're running something
else, feel free to contact the Academic Computing Help Desk
at 523-9294.
You may want to print these instructions out and check
them off as you follow the steps.
ResNet Setup Checklist - the Short Version
- My
computer meets the hardware requirements.
- I
have all the parts I need.
- I
installed my network adapter.
- I
configured my Windows network software.
- I
tested my network connection.
- I
registered for ResNet.
ResNet Setup Checklist - the Long Version
Does your
computer meet the requirements for networking?
Do you have
all the parts you need?
- Network Adapter - This is different than
a modem. If you don't have one, you can purchase one
at
the NAU bookstore. The bookstore also carries a complete
ResNet package with a network adapter, cable, software,
and set of instructions.
- Network Cable - It looks like a telephone
wire, but it is not the same. You need it to connect
your
computer to the network jack in your room. The bookstore
carries them, or you can check one out from the computer
lab in your hall.
Install your
network adapter.
Test your network connection.
Plug the network cable into your machine and the data
jack in your room. You should be able to connect
to the NAU ResNet web site.
You can also check your connection with the Windows
IP configuration utility. Click on the "Start" button,
select
"Run," type COMMAND and click on "OK." A
window will appear. Then you need to type in IPCONFIG.
The window will then display your IP address and other
settings.
You should have an IP address that starts with "10.2."
or "134.114."
Until your machine is registered, you will only have
access to a few sites on the NAU network. You will not
be able to connect to Internet sites outside the NAU
domain.
Fill out the
online registration form.
If you followed all the steps above, you should have
a working connection. You can register online from your
new connection by connecting to the ResNet
Registration page by just
opening your browser.
Online applications are usually processed immediately.
After registering, just reboot your machine. Once your
machine is registered, you will have access to network
resources beyond ResNet.
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