ResNet Checklist
|
Step 1
Obtain your network account information. You can get these at the
Orientation for all new students. All network access from the Residence
Halls require a valid MHC network account.
|
Step 2
Locate the network port in your room. The network port is located on a
wall and is covered in a plastic plate. There are network ports and
phone ports in each room. Network ports are normally marked with a 'D'
or the jack has 'DATA' on it. If your ports are not marked try each one
until you find one that works. There is one network port for each individual
assigned to a room. If you do not have a cable, contact the MHC Book
Store. The Book Store has cables and network cards for purchase or you
may purchase them from a retail store.
If your network or phone jacks are damaged
report this to Student Housing at once.
You must have a Ethernet CAT5 patch cable to connect your computer's
network card to the wall jack. Do not use a phone cable. It will
fit into the jack but it will not work. See the
hardware installation guide for more
information.
|
Step 3
Setup your computer hardware and software for ResNet. Instructions are
available for:Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 98/Me
Windows 2000
Mac OS
Linux
If you have any problems in setting up your computer, the following
troubleshooting guides help you to diagnose the problem:
Windows Vista (coming soon)
Windows XP
Windows 98/Me
Windows 2000
Mac OS
Linux
|
 |
Step 4
Reboot your computer and launch your Internet browser. If your system is
configured correctly you will
be automatically redirected to the ResNet logon page. Enter
your network username and password to logon to ResNet. If you are
running a Windows Operation System your machine will be required to
install a Policy Key and your system will be checked for
Anti-Virus software, no P2P programs and AntiSpyware installed. If you pass these tests then
you will have internet access otherwise internet access will be blocked
until your system meets the necessary requirements.
Click here for more information on this
procedure.
This procedure will be more successful if your system complies
with MHC policies before you install the Policy Key. If you are running
a Windows system you may speed the process up by following these
guidelines:
- Have Anti-Virus software installed, running and current virus
definitions.
- Remove or disable all P2P software.
- Install Microsoft AntiSpyWare.
- Scan your system for virus infections and spyware and clean any
problems.
MHC provides Anti-Virus software and Microsoft AntiSpyWare if you do
not already have these applications
Click here to to to the download
page.
|
Step 5
If you have any trouble getting things to work, check the links under
Setup and Troubleshooting.
|
