Wireless Setup Instructions for
	Windows 98/Me
	Willamette Integrated Technology Services
Document 109c	Help Desk - 503-370-6767 - wits@willamette.edu	Date: 06/02

Introduction

This document contains instructions for connecting a Windows 98 or Me computer to the internet using BlitzNet, Willamette's wireless network. You will need:

• A laptop computer running either Windows 98 or Windows Me
• 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 98 or Me CD-ROM)

This document assumes that you already have the appropriate hardware and software installed, and that you are familiar with Windows 98 or Me. 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 98/Me 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 98/Me

The instructions in the following sections cover the Windows 98/Me system properties, the network settings, and network adapter settings. Read all of the instructions carefully before making any changes. Have your Windows 98/Me 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
4. Click on Configuration.

Under The following network components are installed you should see Client for Microsoft Networks, Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or another brand) and TCP/IP.

1. If Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or some other ethernet card) is missing or is not configured correctly:

1. Click on Add.
2. Select Adapter.
3. Click on Add.
4. Under Manufacturers, select the manufacturer of your ethernet card.
5. Under Network Adapters, select the name of your adapter. NOTE: at this point it you may have to click on "Have Disk" and insert an install disk to add a driver for the network card.
6. Click OK.

2. If TCP/IP is missing:

1. Click on Add.
2. Select Protocol.
3. Click on Add.
4. Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft .
5. Under Network Protocols, select TCP/IP.
6. Click OK.

3. If Client for Microsoft Networks is missing:

1. Click on Add.
2. Select Client.
3. Click on Add.
4. Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft .
5. Under Network Clients, select Client for Microsoft Networks.
6. Click OK. 

4. Check that you can only see Client for Microsoft Windows, Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or another brand), and TCP/IP. If any other items appear, select them and click on Remove.

5. Select Client for Microsoft Networks.

1. Click on Properties.
2. Make sure "Logon and restore network connections" is selected.
3. Make sure all other settings are blank.
4. Click on OK.
5. Select the name of your ethernet card.
6. Click on Properties.
7. Click on Driver Type.
8. Select Enhanced mode (32 bit and 16 bit) NDIS driver.
9. Click on Bindings
10. Select ONLY TCP/IP.
11. Click on OK.

6. Select TCP/IP (you may need to scroll down).

7. Click on Properties.

1. Click on IP Address.
2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
3. Click on DNS Configuration.
4. Select Disable DNS.
5. Click on OK.

8. Click on the Identification tab.

1. In the Computer name box enter your <login>.
2. In the Workgroup box enter resnet.
3. In the Computer Description box enter whatever you want.

9. Click on OK in the Network window. (NOTE: this is the point where you may be prompted to insert your system disks/CD-ROM.) A window appears telling you that you must restart your computer before the net settings will take effect.

10. Click Yes.

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 BliztNet 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.