Windows XP Network Setup

1. Install your network adapter.
2. Start Windows XP. You should get a message telling you that Windows detected new hardware - your network adapter. It may ask you for a driver disk if the adapter is not one that Windows automaticlly recognizes.
3. If you don't get the startup message, you probably have installed the card wrong, or the card is already installed.
4. To check to see if the card is installed, go to Start, then click on the control panel. Making sure it is in the classic view, select the "System" button. Then, click on the "Hardware" tab and click on the "Device Manager" button.
   
   
   
   
5. If there is a choice for "Network Adapter" on the list of installed components, expand it by clicking on the "+" icon. Your network card should be listed there.
   
   

Configure your network software

1. Go to "Start" and then select "Control Panel." Select "Network Connections" in the classic view of the Control Panel. Then, right click on the "Local Area Connection" icon and select "Properties." It will show you a list of all the network components that are installed. Your network card should be listed at the top.
2. If a "TCP/IP protocol" is not present in the white box, click on the "Install" button, select "Protocol," and select "TCP/IP". Click on "OK" to accept your choice.
3. On the Network setup window, you'll see that "TCP/IP" has been added to the list.
4. If TCP/IP is not already there, add the Microsoft Network Client. Click on the "Install" button, select "Client." In the new window that appears, select "Client for Microsoft Networks." Click on "OK" to accept your choice.
5. On the Network setup window again, you'll see that "Client for Microsoft Networks" has been added to the list. You may also see "Client for NetWare Networks." If so, remove it by selecting it and clicking on "Remove."
6. This should leave only two entries: "Client for Microsoft Networks," and "TCP/IP." You may also see a "Dial-Up Adapter" and other entries if your machine is configured for dial-up networking.
   
   
   
   
7. To change the name and workgroup of your computer, click on the "Start" button on the taskbar. Select "Control Panel." Double-click on the "System" icon. Then, at the top of the window, you'll see a tab labeled "Computer Name." Click on it. Then, click on the "Change..." button. This is where you give your machine a name that will identify it on the network.
8. For the computer name, pick something short and unique. It must not contain spaces or special characters. Choose wisely. If you pick a name that someone else is already using it will cause problems. Set the workgroup name to "RESNET." Click OK when you're finished. If a screen pops up asking if you would like to restart the computer, click "Yes."
9. If you can't access the network, or have problems setting up your machine, contact the Academic Computing Help Desk at 523-9294.

Register for ResNet Service

1. You should now have a live network connection, but your access is restricted to the ResNet Registration page. For unrestricted access, you must fill out the online registration form. Open a web browser and follow the instuctions. After you have completed registration, you need to restart your computer.