Computer/Laptop Registration Before you begin: You will need a valid KSU username and password. A computer or laptop with operating system of Windows (XP or higher) or Mac OSX. Confirm that your PC/laptop has the proper hardware. Ethernet card 10/100 (type) or for a Laptop PCMIA 10/100 (type). Ethernet cable-15-25 ft, Ethernet cable type CAT-RJ45, Male to Male (end connection). or Wireless Card (802.11 a,b,g) If you have the above: 1. Plug the Ethernet cable into the internet jack. 2. Click on the internet browser. 3. You will receive the screen shown below informing you that you have been denied access to the KSU network. To start the registration process, click Start Registration. Please Note: If you have completed steps 1-3 and you do not receive the screen below then: 1. your computer/laptop may be configured incorrectly (see troubleshooting tips on page 6) or 2. your internet jack may need repair please call the Information Technology Help Desk at 597-5733. Game console users must come to Information Technology in order to complete registration of the device. You can only register TWO computing devices. 1
4. After clicking Start Registration, you will be required to enter your KSU username and Password. If you do not have a KSU username and password. You must complete the Request for E-mail and Network Access (a copy of the form is on page 9) form and turn it into Information Technology. Information Technology requires at least 24-hours to complete your account setup. Enter your KSU username and KSU password. Click OK 5. Enter your first name, middle initial, last name, and your KSU e-mail address and contact telephone number. Click Complete Registration. 2
A screen will appear that will inform you that your device is being registered. Note: Do not attempt to do anything on your system while the registration is in process. Once your computer or laptop has been registered successfully, the screen shown below will appear. Once you receive this screen, you may continue to the KSU network by clicking the KSU Network link shown on the screen below. If you do not receive the screen please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 502-597-5733 or helpdesk@kysu.edu. 3
Connecting to Wireless Note: Prior to following these instructions you will need to insure the drivers for your wireless card are already installed. 1. Click Start -> Control Panel. 2. In the upper left corner of control panel select switch to classic view. 3. Select Network Connections. 4. You should have an option under Lan or High-Speed Internet that says, Wireless Network Connection. 5. Right-click on your connection icon and a menu will appear, select View Available Wireless Networks. 4
6. A window will appear that will display the wireless networks available in your area. 7. Select ksu_web_auth and click Connect. 8. Open up your web browser and it will be automatically redirected to the Wireless login web page. You will use your KSU username and password. 5
Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting 1. Restart your computer/laptop. Many problems are fixed by simply rebooting. 2. Make sure that you have an Ethernet cable and it is plugged in securely at both ends. Check the connection to your computer's network card and the connection to the internet jack in your room. 3. Check for flashing green and yellow lights near the network port on your computer. A green light on, yellow light flashing usually means the connection is working. If this is not the case, either the network card is not configured correctly, the internet data jack that you are plugged into is not working, or your data cable is bad. 4. Plug the Ethernet cable into another internet data jack in the room. It is unlikely that all the data jacks in the room are not functioning, unless there is a network outage. 5. Inspect your Ethernet cable, make sure there are no visible signs of damage. Borrow a different cable from a friend and try to connect using this cable. If you are still having problems please either go to the Troubleshooting Windows or the Troubleshooting Macintosh sections Troubleshooting Windows After CAREFULLY checking all of the steps in the above troubleshooting tips, try the above 1. Release/Renew IP Address For Windows Vista/XP/2000, click on the Start Menu and then click on Run. You should see a box like below: Type in cmd and click on the OK button. A black command prompt window with a flashing cursor will now appear. 6
At the cursor, type in ipconfig /release Press enter. You should see a screen that lists the IP Address and Subnet Mask both as 0.0.0.0. Now type in: ipconfig /renew Press enter. You should now see a screen that lists an IP Address of 146.151.X.X (or 172.16.X.X if you have not completed registration), where X is a number from 0 to 255. If you see this, you should be connected. Try opening up a web page now. 2. Verify Windows Settings For Windows Vista/XP/2000, right click the My Network Places icon on the desktop and click on Properties. (You can also click on the Start Menu, go into the Control Panel and find Network Connections). You should now see a screen similar to the screen on the right. Double click on Local Area Connection. You should then see the screen to the left. Click on the Properties button. A window should show up which looks like the screen to the right. Make sure that the Show icon in notification area when connected box is checked. In the This connection uses the following items list box do you see a check mark next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)? If you do not, please proceed to Opening a Support Ticket section. If you do, click on it once, and then click on the Properties button. 7
In the General tab, set both radio buttons to obtain automatically instead of specifying an address, giving you the screen to the right. Now you can click OK, and then Close. Restart your computer and try to connect to the Internet again. If your connection still is not working, please proceed to the Opening a Support Ticket section. 3. Verify Internet Connection Settings Open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer) Select Tools Select Connections and then select LAN Settings If there is a check mark in the box beside Use a proxy server for your LAN, remove it. 8