Do I Need to Install Hardware or Software to Connect to ResNet?
Most new Windows computers have a built-in network card. If you have a computer without a network card, you will need to purchase a network adapter and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install it in your computer. University personnel are not authorized to perform hardware installations on student-owned computers. If you need help with hardware installation, ask your computer vendor, an authorized service center, a family member, or friend for assistance.
You will need to supply your own network cable to connect your computer to the ResNet data jack. Use a standard Category 5 network cable with RJ45 connectors. Do not use a telephone cable, as this will not work and may damage your computer’s network card. Network cables suitable for ResNet use are available for purchase at many area electronic and department stores.
Connect the network cable to the network card on your computer and the ResNet data jack on the wall of your room. The outlets are identified using letters or numbers. Letters are for data connections and numbers are used for telephone connections. All outlets will be active, but you must choose a lettered outlet for your computer. Do not attempt to use numbered outlets, i.e. “-1” or “-2” outlets. Connecting your computer to one of these outlets could damage its network port.
If your computer came with a built-in network card, the drivers should already be installed. If you installed a network adapter in your computer, you may need to install drivers for it. Follow the installation instructions provided with the adapter.
How do I Setup my Personal Network to Connect to ResNet?
1. Windows 2000: Click the Start button on your task bar and select Control Panel from the “Settings” menu. Then, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon in the “Control Panel” window.
Windows XP: Click the Start button on your task bar and select Control Panel. Click on Network Connections.
2. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then click the Properties button.
3. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to highlight it, and then click the Properties button.
4. Click the bullet in front of “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
5. Click the bullet in front of “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
If you are a new or returning ResNet subscriber, skip to step 8. If you have had your computer connected to a network previously (such as a small network in your home), continue with step 6.
6. Click the Advanced button, and then click on the “WINS” tab. Highlight each entry listed in the “WINS …” text box and click the Remove button. There should be no entries in the text box when this step has been completed.
7. Click on the “DNS” tab and uncheck the box labeled “Register this connection’s address in DNS”. Then click the OK button.
8. Click the OK button on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog. Then click OK on the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog. Close the “Local Area Connection Status” and “Network Connections” windows.
9. Your ResNet connection should be fully functional at this point. If not, restart your computer and then try your connection.
Do I Need to Register to Connect to ResNet?
Once your network connection is configured, you must register your computer on the ResNet network. You will not be able to use your network connection for any other activity until this has been done. The registration requires you to log in using your Career Account username and password. This should be the same login and password that you use to log into University computers.
1. Open your web browser. The registration page should automatically appear. If not,
go to http://www.calumet.purdue.edu. You should be redirected to the registration page.
2. Follow the directions on the registration page. The process only takes a few minutes to complete.
3. Restart your computer.
Enjoy ResNet! You will not need to register again until the registration database is purged (this is typically performed once per year).
