CONFIGURING COMPUTERS FOR HIGH SPEED INTERNET
**
Everyone MUST name their computers by their hall name and room number, i.e.
Fugate203 or Commons305B (directions on how to do this will follow).
** In order to change
these settings you must follow the correct steps for your version of Windows. Before
attempting this setup, you must have an Ethernet card installed.
** Make
sure your Ethernet cable is plugged in the data jack and Ethernet card
securely. The cable should be a CAT5e
Ethernet Cable (we do not suggest CAT6) and not a phone cord. In most dorms
Ethernet jacks are either orange or yellow and look like phone jacks except larger.
** Your Computer may already have these
settings automatically set by default.
Before following the setup guide, please
check and see if you can connect to the Internet before continuing.
The following list describes the correct
TCP/IP settings for the Averett Apartments and Dorms:
IP
address is set to Obtain an
IP address automatically
WINS
Configuration is set to Use DHCP for WINS resolution
If
any Gateways are installed remove them by clicking on them and pressing the
Remove button
DNS Configuration is set to Disable DNS or- Obtain DNS server address
automatically, depending on your version of windows.
For
Windows 2000:
1. Right
Click on the Network Neighborhood icon and select properties.
2. Right
Click on the Local Area Connection icon and select properties.
3. Make sure that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is
checked and then highlight it and press the Properties Button.
4. Make
sure that the options Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected, if they
are not select them.
5. Click
OK on the TCP/IP Properties box and on the Local Area Connections Properties
Box.
6. Restart
your machine.
7. To Rename your
Computer:
·
Right click My Computer and click Properties.
·
Click on the tab labeled Network Identification and then
click the button labeled Properties.
·
In the field labeled Computer Name, type hall name and room number (ex. Commons205A).
·
Click OK on all open windows and
reboot the computer.
For
Windows XP:
1. Right
Click on My Network Places icon and select properties.
2. Right
Click on the Local Area Connection icon and select properties.
3. Make sure that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is
checked and then highlight it and press the Properties Button.
4. Make
sure that the options Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected, if they
are not select them.
5. Click
OK on the TCP/IP Properties box and on the Local Area Connections Properties
Box.
6. Restart
your machine.
7. To Rename your
Computer:
·
Right click My Computer and click Properties.
·
Click on the tab labeled Computer Name and then click the
button labeled Change
·
In the field labeled Computer Name, type hall name and room number (ex. Commons205A,
Fugate203).
·
Click OK on all open windows and
reboot the computer.
Still
Experiencing Problems?
Go
to the toolbar of Internet Explorer and click on Tools and select Internet
Options. Select the tab that says
Connections and press the button LAN Settings.
Make sure that the only option checked is Automatically
detect settings.
Make
sure that Local Area Connection is enabled.
Remove any Spyware
or Adware that is on your machine in the ad/remove
programs list. Programs such as GAIM, Gator (packaged with
Date Manager and Precision Time), New Dot Net, Save Now, Offer Companion,
N-Case, Common Name, My Search Bar, Hot Bar, etc.
Run Anti-Spyware
and Anti-Virus programs with up-to-date definitions. Go to http://www.averett.edu/compcenter/how-to-faq.html for links to
helpful free software.
***If you still need assistance check with your RA for
help or call the