Before you get started in setting up your Camnet connection, also called your Ethernet connection, please be sure to have the following items:

• A 10-baseT Ethernet card, this is available from the bookstore or most computer or office supply stores. Helpdesk recommends that you purchase a 3com network card, but other brand cards should work.
• A 10-baseT Ethernet cable, any length will work fine but will effect the placement of the computer. In the dorms a 25 foot cable will be the easiest to work with.
  Once you have all of the above you may begin.

Please consult the instructions that are included with your ethernet card. If you are unsure on how to install your card please call Helpdesk and a consultant will come out and help you.

Note: Due to policy, the Internet Consultant is not allowed to touch anything on the inside of your case but may advise you on how to install the card. Installing the card and/or following the advice of the Internet Consultant is AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Go to start, settings, and then Control Panel to open the Control Panel.

The Network Control Panel should look like this:

This page is provided for information only, click on the Protocol tab to continue.

Look in the list for the TCP/IP protocol. If it exists proceed to the next step. If it does not exist click on add, then when the "Select network protocol" window opens find TCP/IP in the list then click install. You will need files on your windows CD.

Select "Obtain an IP address from a DCHP server". Click the DNS tab.

Type anything in for the Host Name.

Click OK, and OK again. Reboot when asked to.

Due to the security on MSUNeT you must login each time you reboot your computer.