Getting Connected

Note: Users of the Resnet Internet connection must comply with the Ethics and Responsibilities policy.
Please also read Copyright in Canada if you intend to use P2P (music sharing) programs.

The ResNet connection requires the following:

Computer running Windows XP/Vista or MacOS 7.6.1 (or higher)

10/100 network card

Network "patch" cable (usually blue) - Provided to you by your Don. 

Configure your network settings

Please select the guide that is appropriate for your Operating System. To determine which operating system you have, click on Start button so that your menus are displayed, and look on the left of the menu for your Operating System (displayed vertically).

Quick Start to ResNet (for advanced users only) (pdf)

Network Configuration on Windows XP (pdf)

Network Configuration on Windows Vista/7 (pdf)

Network Configuration on MacOS 7.6.1 or higher (pdf)

 

You have Internet?

Now that you are connected to the Internet please continue onto the next vital step and update your computers software.