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Connecting Your Computer to the Dorm Network

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To configure a new installation of Outlook 2016 New and returning students attaching their computers to work with your Office 365 email, the steps below should be followednetwork 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 [Image:outlook00.png[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements |minimum requirements]].
*Double click the Outlook 2016 icon on your desktop to launch Outlook 2016.
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 [[Image:Outlook01.pngMCLA Computer HelpDesk]]on the first floor of Murdock (x5276).
*Click '''Next''' on the welcome screen.==Preparing to Connect==
*To connect to the dorm network your computer must meet the [[Image:Outlook22.pngLaptop 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.
*Ensure that the '''Yes''' radio button is selected You will need to to setup your [[User ID and click '''Next''' on the Add an Email Account screenPassword]] prior to connecting.
*On the Auto Account Setup page, your information should automatically be populated. Click '''next''' to continue the setup process.==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 [[Image:Outlook33.pngUser ID and Password]] #Review the [[Image:Outlook44.pngDorm Connection Policy]]#Click "Accept"*Outlook #You will prompt you then need to enter restart your MCLANET passwordcomputer. Once enteredthe computer restarts, ensure "'''Remember my credentials'''" is checked your computer will be online and click '''OK'''. [[Image:Outlook66.png]] When Outlook runs ready for the first time it will want to set itself as the default mail client. Click '''Yes''' to continueuse.
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