In this guide we have designed a user-friendly step-by-step instructional format that will assist you in making your computer network ready. We have utilized diagrams and screen simulations to make the installation process as easy as possible. However, if after following these directions you continue to encounter difficulty in connecting to the network please call the University Help Desk.

These instructions only apply to newer Macintoshes which are running OS X. “X” is just the Roman numeral ten, “OS X” is pronounced “OS Ten.” These instructions are for all versions of OS 10.0 and above. If you are running an operating system prior to OS X and require assistance please call the University Help Desk.

ACTIVATING YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION
ON CAMPUS
To use the network you will need an Ethernet connection cable, an Internet browser (Internet Explorer comes preinstalled with OS X).
MAC SETUP
To make your computer network ready please follow the instructions below.
1) Go to the Apple menu and launch “System Preferences…” as shown below:
Note: The Apple Menu stays the same no matter what program you’re using.
2) Click NETWORK from the “Internet & Network” list.
3) Select “Built-in-Ethernet” from the Show pull down list (see illustration below).
4) Select “Using DHCP server” from the Configure pull-down list.

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