Connecting to the network requires a laptop computer with a wireless Internet card that supports the WiFi. Students experiencing problems with wireless access should follow these troubleshooting steps:

Windows Vista

1. Click Start and then click Connect to.
2. Click the wireless network to which you want to connect (UND ResHalls), and then click Connect.

Windows 2000 & XP

• From Control Panel, select Network and Dial-up Connections or Network and Internet Connections > Internet Connections
• Right click Wireless Network Connection or Local Area Connection; click Properties
• Locate the TCP/IP protocol and get into its Properties (if more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, look for the one associated with your wireless adapter)
• Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically
• For XP, right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks
• Select the name of a wireless network UND ResHalls and click Connect

Macintosh OS 8 & 9:

1. Select Apple Menu > Control Panel > TCP/IP
2. Connect via AirPort or other wireless (WiFi) ethernet
3. Configure Using DHCP Server
4. Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank:

MACINTOSH OS X:

1. Select Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network button
2. Select TCP/IP tab and configure Using DHCP (above the TCP/IP tab, you may need to configure via AirPort or other wireless (WiFi) ethernet)
3. Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank

Internet Explorer Tips

• From Control Panel, select Internet Options > Connections tab
• For those with a dial-up connection, do not set it to Always dial my default connection
• LAN Settings should be Automatically detect settings and leave the Proxy server settings blank

Students continuing to experience problems should contact the ResNet office at 777-3424 for assistance.