Introduction

This document contains instructions for connecting a Macintosh computer with OS X to the campus network via Ethernet in a network-wired residence hall (all halls except Haseldorf Apartments). It is assumed that you have the correct hardware already installed, and that you are familiar with Mac OS X.

Support for Residence Hall Ethernet Connections

WITS user support for residence hall ethernet connections is limited to this document, and basic troubleshooting through the WITS Help Desk. It is your responsibility to have the appropriate hardware and software installed on your computer. If you require assistance beyond that which the WITS Help Desk can provide over the phone for setting up your connections, installing software or hardware, or configuring software, you must retain the services of a friend or a qualified technician, such as those listed in the telephone directory under Computers-Dealers.

What You Must Have First

To connect to the campus network, you will need the following:

• Willamette network account - If you have not already created your new Willamette account, you can do so during the process of registering your computer on the network. Go ahead and proceed with the instructions in this document until you reach the section called "Register Your Computer on the Network". In that section, you will find instructions for creating your account as you register.
  
  If you wish to create your network account prior to setting up your computer on the Willamette Network, you have two options:
  • From any computer with access to the World Wide Web, go to: https://secure.willamette.edu/newuser/
    Make sure you have your Willamette ID number handy! Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Visit one of the general access computer labs (Smullin 119 or Collins 407). Make sure to have your Willamette ID number handy! Go to a Windows PC, and at the login screen, leave the username and password blank, and click on the New User button. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you need help, contact the WITS Help Desk (contact info above).
    
    
• Macintosh computer running OS X - Your Mac must meet all of the minimum requirements described below:
  • PowerMac, 200 MHz processor
  • 64 Mb Ram
  • 1 Gb Hard Drive
    
    
• Original system software and drivers - In the event that certain software components need to be reinstalled, you must have your computer's original system software disks or CDs, as well as any auxiliary software disks or CDs for items such as CD-ROM drives or printers. WITS will not provide you with system software.
  
  
• Web browser - Either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator will allow you to gain access to the internet and browse the World Wide Web.
  
  
• 10/100 Base-T network card - This is different than a modem! We strongly encourage you to purchase a computer that has a network card preinstalled. If your computer is not equipped with a network card, then you will have to purchase and install one. The Willamette Store sells inexpensive network cards that are known to be compatible with our network. Call 503-370-6315 for pricing information.
  
  
• Cat-5 twisted pair ethernet cable (with "RJ-45" connector) - This is different than a phone cord! A ethernet or network cable should have 8 gold-colored pins or "teeth" inside the plastic connectors at each end. A phone cord only has 4 pins. The cord itself should be round, not flat like a phone cord. A proper ethernet cable uses "twisted pair" wires, which are impossible to achieve with a flat cord.
  
  

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Getting Started

Once you have the items above, you will go through the following steps to get connected:

• Install a network card if not already present.
• Connect the computer to the ethernet port.
• Configure Mac OS X for network services.
• Register your computer on the network via a web browser.

Installing a network card

Most newer Macintosh computers should have a network card already built in. If for some reason your computer is not "ethernet ready" with a port for a twisted pair ("RJ-45") connector, then you will need to install a network card. In some cases, you must have the card installed by a professional. Consult your computer manual or a computer store to find out if you can install a card on your own, and to find out which type of card you need.

The Willamette Store carries cards for many of the Performa and PowerMacintosh models. Some Macintosh models will use an external connection device. Laptop computers will need to have a 10/100 Base-T PCMCIA card or similar external connector (make sure to mention to your salesperson the brand and model of computer you are connecting when purchasing a card). It is your responsibility to have the card installed correctly.

Connecting your Computer to the Ethernet Port

You will need an ethernet cable (described above) long enough to reach from your computer to the wall jack in your room. The Willamette Store (503-370-6315) sells cables in a variety of lengths from 6 ft. to 20 ft. long.

Insert one end of the cable into the port on the back or side of your computer. Make sure the cable's connector audibly "clicks" upon insertion. Plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack, also listening for a "click".

Configuring Mac OS X

The instructions in the following section cover the Mac OS X network settings. Read all of the instructions carefully before making any changes. Have your Mac OS X CD-ROM or installation diskettes handy; some installation procedures may require them. Once you have completed making the necessary changes, you will need to restart your computer. The changes will not take affect until you have done so.

NETWORK SETTINGS

1. Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.
2. Click on the Network icon (appears as a globe).
3. For Location, choose Automatic from the pull-down menu.
4. For Show, choose Built-in Ethernet from the pull-down menu.
   * If you have another network device besides the built-in ethernet card that you'd like to use instead (like a PCMCIA card, for example), then you'll want to select it here.
5. For Configure, choose Using DHCP Server from the pull-down menu.
6. Close the Network window by pulling down the System Prefs menu (upper left-hand corner of the screen, next to the Apple), and selecting Quit System Prefs. Save changes when prompted.
7. Restart your computer.

Register Your Computer on the Network

• Start your Web browser (either Internet Explorer or Netscape).
• If everything is working properly, you will automatically open to the Willamette Network registration web page, no matter what URL you enter. (NOTE: if your computer previously ran the web browser, it is possible for it to pull up pages from a "cache" file. If this happens, click on the "Reload" or "Refresh" button.) Read this page, then click on "Next"
• You will be asked for a login name and password. This is the same login and password that you use to get your e-mail. If you do not yet have a Willamette network account, follow the link on the Willamette Network registration webpage to create one. Once you have completed your account creation, you will need to restart your web browser to get back to the Willamette Network page. Proceed with the rest of the instructions in this document.
• Once you have logged in, a page will appear welcoming you and asking for information. Fill in the information as prompted.
• You will be asked to read and agree to be bound by Willamette's Acceptable Use for Residential Computing document. If you wish, you can print this document, or obtain a printed copy from the document rack in the General Access Lab (Smullin 119). By clicking on the button you are binding yourself to the policies and acceptable uses whether or not you read the document! If you do not agree to the documents then you will need to contact WITS (Smullin 101 or x6004). Your network connection cannot be activated until you agree to be bound by this document.
• A page will appear confirming your registration.
• Restart your computer and your network connection will be fully operational.

Finishing Up

You should now be ready to access the internet or email from your room. Please keep this document for reference should something happen to your network connection during the school year.

The easiest way to check your Willamette email is to use Webmail. Open your web browser and go to: http://webmail.willamette.edu/

If you are going to be using an e-mail client other than Webmail (such as Netscape Messenger or Outlook Express) you will need the following settings:

• IMAP server (incoming mail): mail.willamette.edu
• SMTP server (outgoing mail):
  • If you're on campus: smtp.willamette.edu
  • If you're off campus, using Willamette's dial-up service: smtp.willamette.edu
  • If you're off campus, using an ISP (such as AOL, Earthlink, AT&T, Qwest, etc.), then use the SMTP server name provided by the ISP. Such information can usually be found in the ISPs documentation, on their website, or by contacting their customer service department.
• News Server (News Groups): news.willamette.edu 
• Directory Server: ldap.willamette.edu
  search base: o=willamette.edu

Additional Information

If you have any comments concerning support for ethernet and connections, please contact Willamette Integrated Technology Services by e-mail at wits@willamette.edu . Please remember that WITS does not provide technical assistance for users with a resident hall connection (see Support for Residence Hall Ethernet Connections above).