View source for Connecting Your Computer to the Dorm Network

New and returning students attaching their computers to the network can register their computers day or night and within minutes have access to the local MCLA network and to the Internet.    

Plugging in and opening a browser will automatically bring up the registration page.  To register a computer, a student must have a valid [[User ID and Password]] and a computer which meets certain [[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements |minimum requirements]].


In addition, students are expected to provide and maintain up to date anti-virus software for their machines.  For a complete list of policies and procedures click here.  For questions, please contact the [[MCLA Computer HelpDesk]] on the first floor of Murdock (x5276).

==Preparing to Connect==

*To connect to the dorm network your computer must meet the [[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements | minimum system requirements]] which includes having an ethernet adapter (most laptops already have this built-in).

*You will also need an ethernet network cable. This looks similar to a phone cable but is wider and thicker. This must be long enough to run from your computer to the network jack located on the wall.

*You will need to to setup your [[User ID and Password]] prior to connecting.


==Connecting Your Computer==

#While your computer is off, plug network cable into ethernet port on your computer. 
#Plug the other end of the network cable into the network jack located on the wall.
#Turn your computer on
#Open your web browser (Internet Explorer) and visit any website. You should then be redirected to the "BlazerNet" page
#Enter your  [[User ID and Password]]
#Review the [[Dorm Connection Policy]]
#Click "Accept"
#You will then need to restart your computer. Once the computer restarts, your computer will be online and ready for use.