How to connect a computer from Student Housing

to the Internet

Our campus offers access to the Internet from the student housing network. Students are welcome to bring their own computer to access the Internet. Before accessing the Internet, there are a few points you must know. They are as follows:

- CSU FULLERTON network uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
to dynamically assign INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESS (IP: TCP/IP is the
common language computers use to communicate) to all computers on the
campus network.

- Before you can have a computer connected to the Internet, your computer must

have a network adapter card installed and configured (PCMCIA network adapter for
laptops and PCI network adapter for PC or MAC, preferably at the speed of 10/100
megabits per second (MBPS)).

- CSUF gives everyone access to http (e.g. any unsecured website) and https (e.g. all secured websites) protocols

For additional access of network services such as:

Streaming Video or Audio	FTP, Telnet
Newsgroups	MSN, AIM, YAHOO or ICQ Messenger
Socks Client program	SMTP or POP3 for mail services

you will need to be an authorized user and therefore, you are required to login to the CSUF Client Authentication Page at http://auth.fullerton.edu

* Please, see instructions “How to Get Authenticated” to access additional network services at http://dorms.fullerton.edu

Plugging your computer into the campus network

1. To connect to the campus network you must have a Category 5 network cable. These cables are a little thicker than a regular phone cord. They can be purchased from the campus bookstore. You can also purchase them from Best Buy or Fry’s electronics.

2. Next locate your data jack. It is usually located underneath a four port electrical outlet in the newer dorms. It may be behind your bed. The jack should look like this:

3. Plug the network cable into the lower portion of this jack, usually marked in blue.

4. Connect the other end of the network cable to your computer.

After you do this your computer may automatically detect the correct network settings. If you are not able to connect to the Internet please check the following configurations.

Checking basic network settings on your computer

This guide assumes that you already have a network card installed on your pc/laptop or Mac and have installed the manufacturer drivers.

Let’s check that your network card is installed properly

Windows XP Users

1. From your desktop, CLICK on the START button
2. Click on Control Panel

3. Click Network and Internet Connections

4. Select your Local Area Connection, make sure it says Enabled. Right click and select Properties

5. Your network card should be listed in the Connect using box. Also, you should have the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Client for Microsoft Networks installed. Click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Click Properties.

In our example, our network card is named: 3Com 3C918 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller

Configure the TCP/IP setting to obtain IP automatically. Click OK twice to exit this screen.

6. Next, you should re-boot your computer. 

7. Make sure that Internet Explorer is configured to automatically detect the network connection. Go to à Start à Control Panel à Network and Internet Connections à Internet Options

8. Click on the Connections Tab à Click on LAN Settings à Click on Automatically detect settings à Click OK twice to exit this screen.

Windows 95, 98, ME and 2000 Users

1. From your desktop, CLICK on the START button
2. Click on settings->Control Panel Menu option
   
3. In Windows 95 and 98 Control Panel, find the NETWORK ICON and double click on it.
   
   In Windows 2000 or Windows Me, click on settings -> Network And Dial-Up Connections
   
   

Select your Local Area Connection and right click and select the properties

4. Your network card should be listed in Network Properties. Also, you should have, TCP/IP adapter. See next picture.

In our example, our network card is named: 3Com Fast Etherlink XL 10/100MbTX Ethernet NIC

Configure the TCP/IP setting to obtain IP automatically. Click OK twice to exit this screen.

5. Next, you should re-boot your computer. 

6. Make sure that Internet Explorer is configured to automatically detect the network connection. Go to à Control Panel à Internet Options à Click on the Connection Tab à Click on LAN Settings à Click on Automatic Settings à Click OK twice

Mac OS X Users

1. Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences

2. Select Network under the Internet & Network section.

3. Click on the TCP/IP tab and make sure that Using DHCP is selected under the Configure field.

Trouble shooting

What to do if you are not getting a network connection:

• Make sure network cable is securely in place
• If it is not you will see the following in Windows XP:

• Make sure you are using the correct network cable
• Remember you need a Category 5 network cable.
• The cord you have may be damaged, try using a different network cord.

• In Windows XP make sure that your local area connection is not disabled
• If it is disabled do the following:
• Right click on the local area connection and select Enable

· Your data jack may be inactive or damaged

o After trying the above steps please call the Helpdesk at 657-278-7777. Your data jack may need to be activated or repaired.

o Tell them your name, contact information, building name, room number and data jack number.

This is the data jack number