Connection Instructions
Windows PC
- With your computer turned off--Using your Ethernet cable, hook your computer into the data jack in your room (located in the same box with your telephone and cable jacks). NOTES: All residence halls have two data connections in each room EXCEPT in Brockton. QUICK FIX: Don't know which port is data and which is voice (phone)? Plug your phone into the jacks first and see if the phone works. If the phone works, it's voice. If it doesn't, it's data.
- Turn on your computer
- To start the installation/connection process, open your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla) and, if not redirected to a login page in 2 minutes, try to visit a website such as Google. This should cause your browser to be redirected to another page. Click "Yes" when prompted until you reach the login screen.
- You should enter your EKU email USERNAME and PASSWORD to download the Cisco Clean Access client. Save on your computer. (IF you have a Macintosh computer or another non-Microsoft based operating system, you'll just need to login here weekly and you'll be online.)
- Once you install the Cisco Clean Access client a login box should automatically popup when it detects your network connection. If it doesn't you should try these things: (1) Turn off your computer. Is the Ethernet cable plugged into both your Ethernet card/adapter and the data jack in your room securely. Restart. (2) Check to be sure your Ethernet adapter is enabled. (3) Call our office at 2-3050 if the first two things don't work.
- Your login to the Cisco Clean Access client is also your EKU e-mail USERNAME and PASSWORD.
- Once you're logged in you have to satify security policies in order to connect to the residential network.
- If at any stage you experince a problem with these procedures do not hesitate to contact the ResNet office!
• First you will need to download EKU's version of Symantec Antivirus. (1) Download the file. (2) Unplug from the network. (3) Remove all installed antivirus programs/suites in the "Control Panel" "Add/Remove Programs." This should include firewalls, antivirus software, and security centers that are bundles. For example, McAfee suite has three pieces of software to remove: Antivirus, Firewall, and Security Center. Remove all, restarting after each! (4) Install EKU's Symantec. (5) Plug back into the network. (6) Restart your computer.
• If you need any Microsoft Updates, including service packs, you will need to download those and install them, as well. Please remember that Microsoft releases updates every 2-4 weeks so you will be doing this all year long. NOTE: You must use Internet Explorer to obtain Windows updates from this site.
Apple Macintosh PC
- With your computer turned off--Using your Ethernet cable, hook your computer into the data jack in your room (located in the same box with your telephone and cable jacks). NOTES: All residence halls have two data connections in each room EXCEPT in Brockton. QUICK FIX: Don't know which port is data and which is voice (phone)? Plug your phone into the jacks first and see if the phone works. If the phone works, it's voice. If it doesn't, it's data.
- Turn on your computer.
- To start the installation/connection process, open your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla) and, if not redirected to a login page in 2 minutes, try to visit a website such as Google. This should cause your browser to be redirected to another page. Click "Yes" when prompted until you reach the login screen.
- You should enter your EKU email USERNAME and PASSWORD to login to the network. You'll just need to login here weekly.
- You should download and install CCA on your computer. Once it's installed you'll use your Ekey information to login. If it doesn't login you should try these things: (1) Turn off your computer. Is the Ethernet cable plugged into both your Ethernet card/adapter and the data jack in your room securely. Restart. (2) Check to be sure your Ethernet adapter is enabled. (3) Call our office at 2-3050 if the first two things don't work.
- Once you're logged in you have to satisfy security policies in order to connect to the residential network.
- If at any stage you experience a problem with these procedures do not hesitate to contact the ResNet office!
• First you will need to download EKU's version of Symantec Antivirus. (1) Download the file. (2) Unplug from the network. (3) Remove all installed antivirus programs/suites. This should include firewalls, antivirus software, and security centers that are bundles. For example, McAfee suite has three pieces of software to remove: Antivirus, Firewall, and Security Center. Remove all, restarting after each! (4) Install EKU's Symantec. (5) Plug back into the network. (6) Restart your computer.
• If you need any software updates you will need to download those and install them, as well. Please remember that updates are released every 2-4 weeks so you will be doing this all year long.
Linux PC
Note that ResNet does not support this OS.
- With your computer turned off--Using your Ethernet cable, hook your computer into the data jack in your room (located in the same box with your telephone and cable jacks). NOTES: All residence halls have two data connections in each room EXCEPT in Brockton. QUICK FIX: Don't know which port is data and which is voice (phone)? Plug your phone into the jacks first and see if the phone works. If the phone works, it's voice. If it doesn't, it's data.
- Turn on your computer.
- To start the installation/connection process, open your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla) and, if not redirected to a login page in 2 minutes, try to visit a website such as Google. This should cause your browser to be redirected to another page. Click "Yes" when prompted until you reach the login screen.
- You should enter your EKU email USERNAME and PASSWORD to login to the network. You'll just need to login here weekly.
- Once you're logged in you have to satisfy security policies in order to connect to the residential network.
Game Console
Note: No game consoles may connect to the campus wireless.
- With your game console turned off--Using your Ethernet cable, hook your computer into the data jack in your room (located in the same box with your telephone and cable jacks). NOTES: All residence halls have two data connections in each room EXCEPT in Brockton. QUICK FIX: Don't know which port is data and which is voice (phone)? Plug your phone into the jacks first and see if the phone works. If the phone works, it's voice. If it doesn't, it's data.
- Turn on your console.
- You should work now. Most systems will be plug-n-play. However, if you dont' work: (1) Be sure you are not hard-coded with a specific IP address or that you're not connected into a networking device such as a router. You should be connected directly into the wall jack. (2) Be sure your console is reset to factory settings. (3) If this doesn't work, find the MAC address. Write this down and bring it to the ResNet office in room 230 of the Combs Classroom Building.
- Your connection will be good within 48-72 hours.
Xbox 360 Mac Address
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- Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings.
- Select Edit Settings
- Under Basic Settings, check to make sure the IP Settings is on Automatic
- Now go to Additional Settings, select Advanced Settings.
- At the bottom of this screen you'll see a heading called Wired MAC Address. This is what you need to write down to bring to us if your console won't connect.
Testing Your Xbox Live Connection
- Once you have registered your Xbox 360 with the BGSU network, you can test your Xbox Live Connection. Go to the System area of the Xbox Dashboard and select Network Settings. From this menu then select "Test Xbox Live Connection".
- The next screen will warn you that testing your network connection will sign everyone out. Select "Yes" to continue.
- Testing of all Xbox Live connections will then take place. One by one each connection will be verified as "Confirmed."
- To begin using your Xbox Live connection, Go to the Xbox Live area of the Xbox Dashboard and select the graphic that reads "Xbox Live".
Playstation 3
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- Power up the PlayStation 3 without any disc in the drive
- Once the PlayStation 3 operating system has loaded, select "Settings."
- Once you are in "Settings" select "Network Settings."
- When the "Network Settings" list appears, select the first option which is titled "Settings and Connection Status List."
- The physical address will be listed under "MAC Address." Write this number down if you can't connect in your room.
Wii
Nte: No game consoles may connect to the campus wireless so you will need to purchase an Ethernet/LAN adapter for your Wii system to connect first.
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- From the home screen, select the "Wii" button in the lower left hand corner.
- From here, select "Wii Settings" which will be the on-screen button on the right.
- On this screen, select the right arrow to advance to the 2nd set of settings.
- Select the "Internet" option.
- Select the "Console Information" option.
- The MAC address will be listed under "USB Ethernet Adapter MAC Address".
Playstation 2
Note: You will need to purchase an Ethernet/LAN adapter for your system to connect first. (UNLESS you have a Playstation 2 Slim)
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- Install the network adapter given in the installation guide or on the PlayStation2 Network Adapter Web site. Once you have the network adapter installed you are ready to begin the ISP Setup process.
- Power up the PlayStation 2 and load the Network Adaptor Startup Disc.
- Once it has loaded, select ISP Setup and press X.
- The ISP SETUP will begin to load, and you will be presented with a license agreement. Select Agree and press X to continue.
- For connection type, choose Local Area Network (LAN) and press X to continue.
- Select Automatic Configuration and press X to continue.
- At the connection test screen, select Advanced and press X to continue.
- At the Advanced Broadband Settings screen, make sure Automatic is selected. While you are at this screen, make note of the MAC Address at the bottom. You will need this number to register your game console.
