Wireless Setup Instructions for
	Windows 2000
	Willamette Integrated Technology Services
Document 109a	Help Desk - 503-370-6767 - wits@willamette.edu	Date: 06/02

Introduction

This document contains instructions for connecting a Windows 2000 computer to the internet using BlitzNet, Willamette's wireless network. You will need:

• A laptop computer running Windows 2000
• Either a built-in wireless card, or a slot for an external PCMCIA card.
• Network software such as a web browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) and an email client (Netscape, Pine, Outlook Express, etc)
• Your original system software (Windows 2000 CD-ROM)

This document assumes that you already have the appropriate hardware and software installed, and that you are familiar with Windows 2000. If you need assistance, please call the WITS Help Desk at 503-370-6767.

Wireless access is currently available in the following campus locations:

Full Wireless Coverage:	Partial Wireless Coverage:
Atkinson Graduate School Goudy Commons Hatfield Library Montag Center Olin Science Center Law School University Center Writing Center (1st floor of Matthews Hall)	Courtyard between Baxter and Matthews Lawn south of the Mill Stream Smullin Hall Sparks Center (offices) Walton Hall

Getting Started

Connecting to the wireless network consists of the following steps:

• Install and configure a wireless network card if not already present.
• Configure Windows 2000 for network services.
• Register your computer on the network via a web browser.

Installing a network card

If your computer does not have a built-in wireless card, then you will need to install an external wireless card. WITS recommends (and the Willamette Bookstore carries) ORiNOCO wireless cards for laptop computers. Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the ORiNOCO wireless card can be found at http://www.willamette.edu/wits/resources/docs/network/wireless/orinoco.htm.

If you choose to go with another brand, it must be 802.11b compatible, and you should follow the installation and setup instructions that come with the card. It is your responsibility to have the card installed and configured correctly.

When you configure your wireless card for Willamette's network, you will be asked to supply a Network Name or SSID. This should be BlitzNet. If you do not enter this information correctly, your wireless connection will not work!

Configuring Windows 2000

The instructions in the following sections cover the Windows 2000 system properties, the network settings, and network adapter settings. Read all of the instructions carefully before making any changes. Have your Windows 2000 CD-ROM handy; some installation procedures may require it. You must be logged in as Administrator to alter your network settings. Once you have completed making the necessary changes, you will be prompted to restart Windows. The changes will not take effect until you have done so.

NETWORK SETTINGS

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
2. Open the Control Panel folder.
3. Double-click on Network and Dial Up Connections.
4. Double-click on Local Area Connection, select Properties.
   
   • Under Connect Using you should see the brand name and model number of your wireless network card. If your network card is missing, you may need to install the appropriate drivers, which you should find on the diskette or CD-ROM that came with your card.
   • Under Components checked are used by this connection you should see Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). You should only see these two things. If any other items appear, select them and click on Uninstall.
     
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
6. Click on Properties.
   
• Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
• Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
• Click on OK.
7. Click on OK in the Local Area Network Properties window.
8. Click Close in the Local Area Network Status window. At this point, you may be prompted to restart your computer.
   

Register Your Computer on the Network

The final step is to register with the network. To do this:

1. Start your Web browser.
2. You will automatically open to the ResNet 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"
3. 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.
4. Once you have logged in, a page will appear welcoming you and asking for information. Fill in the info as prompted.
5. 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 you actually read the document or not! 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.
6. A page will appear confirming your registration. Restart your computer and your network connection will be fully operational.

Finishing Up

You should now be able to run network programs such as Ewan and Netscape. 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 questions or comments concerning these procedures, please contact Willamette Integrated Technology Services. Call us at x6767 (Help Desk) or send questions by e-mail to wits@willamette.edu.