Ethernet Setup

For Windows 2000 or XP

If you live in Goodwin Hall, you can set your computer up to access the Internet via ethernet. To do this, you must have an ethernet card (not a modem or wireless card) installed.

  1. Click on the Start button. Go to All Programs, Accessories, Communications and click on New Connection Wizard. You'll see the following screen. Make sure you have Connect to the Internet selected, then click Next.



  2. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next.



  3. Select Connect using a broadband connection that is always on and click Next.



  4. Click Finish.



  5. The Network Connections window should open. If not, click on the Start button. Go to All Programs, Accessories, Communications and click Network Connections. You should see the following window:



  6. Right-click on the icon and left-click Properties. You will see the following screen:



  7. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties. Make sure the screen is filled out as shown below.



  8. Click OK. You will be brought back to the Network Connections window.

To check your setup

  1. Make sure your Ethernet cable is plugged into the data jack.

  2. Click on Start then select Run, type cmd and press enter.

  3. Type ipconfig /all at the prompt.

Verify:

Node Type: Hybrid
DHCP Enabled: Yes
IP Address: 137.52.230.X or 137.52.231.X
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 137.52.230 or 231.1
DNS Servers: 137.52.128.11 and 137.52.224.11
Primary WINS Server: 137.52.128.12
Secondary WINS Server: 137.52.128.13