Step 1 Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel.

Step 2 Double click the "Network" icon. If you cannot see a "Network" icon, click "Display all Control Panel options" on the lefthand side of the Control Panel window.

Step 3 Double click the "TCP/IP" icon corresponding to your Ethernet adapter. If your Ethernet adapter or TCP/IP is not listed under "The following network components are installed", call the OIT Help Desk for assistance.

Step 4 Under the IP Address tab, "Obtain an IP address automatically" should be checked.

Step 5 "Use DHCP for WINS Resolution" should be checked under the WINS Configuration tab. All other fields should be blank.

Step 6 All fields under the Gateway tab should be blank.

Step 7 Make sure "Disable DNS" is selected under the DNS Configuration tab.

Step 8 Do not alter any settings under the remaining tabs. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window. Then, click OK to close the Network window.

Step 9 If you are prompted to restart your computer, do so. After restarting, open your web browser. If it takes you to the ResNet Signup Wizard then you are connected. Proceed with the ResNet Signup Wizard.

Step 10 Select Run from the Start Menu, type winipcfg, and click OK.

This will bring up the IP Configuration window.

Step 11 In the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter and check your IP Address.

The first two numbers following "IP Address" should be "10.8". A 10.8 IP address indicates that you are connected to ResNet.

Step 12 Open your web browser. If it takes you to the ResNet Signup Wizard, then you are connected. Proceed with the ResNet Signup Wizard.