Connecting to the UNC Network - Step 2: Win 2000 Wired Configuration

Table of Contents

Introduction
Configuration

Introduction

Getting connected to the UNC-Chapel Hill network involves two actions: registering your network card(s) and configuring your computer for the network. If you purchased a CCI computer and attended the training session at CTOPS then your computer should be pre-configured and ready to plug in without following these steps.

Before you can register and configure your network card(s), it must be installed. Please install your network card(s) according to the manufacturer's instructions and return to this document. Your computer may ask you for your Windows 2000 CD-Rom while configuring your network card(s), so be sure to have it handy. If you have purchased a CCI computer, your network card is already installed, and you should skip to step number four.

If you haven't registered your card yet, then see [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=4926 ] Step 1: Win 2000 Registration.

Configuration

  1. Click Start → Settings → Control Panel

    Windows 2000 Start Menu

  2. Open the Network and Dial-up Connections Control Panel. Your Network window will look similar to the example, though the Connect using: field may be different. To configure your network settings, double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . A new window will open.

    Local Area Connection Properties

  3. Make sure the following options are selected: Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Be sure to click the OK button after you finish.

    Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

  4. Close all windows, return to your Desktop and right click on the My Computer icon and choose Properties .

    System Properties window

  5. Choose the tab labeled Network Identification .

    System Properties window

  6. Click the Properties button.

  7. Select the Computer Name field, and type your [ https://onyen.unc.edu: ] Onyen. Next select the Workgroup button and enter the name of your residence hall in the text box. If your residence hall name is more than one word, type an underscore (shift + hyphen) instead of a space. (ie. HINTON_JAMES). If you live off-campus or if this is your office computer, simply put UNC .

    Note

    Departmental computers may be part of a Domain, as opposed to a Workgroup. If your computer is in a Domain, do not change any of these settings.

  8. When you receive a welcome message to your workgroup, click OK and restart your computer.

After successfully configuring and registering your card(s), you should be able to connect within 30 minutes. If you haven't registered your card yet, then see [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=4926 ] Step 1: Win 2000 Registration.

Wireless Users: Once you have registered your card(s) proceed to the document [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=4976 ] Connecting to the UNC Network - Step 3: Wireless Setup.

If you need assistance with the instructions at any point in this document, contact us via one of the [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=3663 ] Other ITS Help Options.

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