Windows XP Professional

CampusNet Connection Guide

Step 1: Open the Local Area Connection Properties window.

• Click the Start button and select the Control Panel option from the menu.

• Select the "Network and Internet Connections" category.

• Select "Network Connections" icon at the bottom of the window.

Step 2: Verify that a network adapter and TCP/IP protocol are installed.

• Right-click on the "Local Area Connection" icon within the window.

• Scroll to the bottom of the menu and click Properties.

• Verify that your computer has a network adapter and TCP/IP protocol components installed.

• If you don't see a valid Ethernet adapter, contact the Helpdesk at 568-3555 for assistance.

• Click the Authentication tab to display the next screen shown below.

• Click the Advanced tab to display the next screen shown below.

• Click on the General tab and continue to the next step.

Step 3:  Change the properties of the TCP/IP protocol to match the following settings.

• Double-click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option in the Local Area Connection Properties window to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

• Click the Advanced button to display the next screen shown below.

• Click the DNS tab to display the next screen shown below.

• Click the OK button to close the Advanced TCP/IP Properties window.

• Click the OK button to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

• Click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.

• If you made any changes, you may be prompted to restart your system.

Step 4: Keep your system safe from viruses and malicious attacks.

Now that your computer is configured and plugged into the network connection, you will need to register your computer before your Internet applications will work.  To register, open Internet Explorer and you will automatically be sent to the registration web page.  Once your computer has been registered, we require that you keep your system software updated and use Symantec Anti-virus to protect your computer.  Read our Windows System Update documentation to learn how to keep your system safe on our network.