Difference between revisions of "Connecting To The CS Grad Net Using DHCP"
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| − | Since CS does not maintain wireless connections, you will need to use a CAT-5 | + | Since CS does not maintain wireless connections, if you will not be connecting to JHU's "hopkins" wireless system, then, you will need to use a CAT-5/6 cable for your network connection. |
DHCP service on the grad net is available from CS offices ''other than'' the Undergraduate Lab (it has its own DHCP service.) | DHCP service on the grad net is available from CS offices ''other than'' the Undergraduate Lab (it has its own DHCP service.) | ||
Revision as of 16:36, 9 September 2011
Since CS does not maintain wireless connections, if you will not be connecting to JHU's "hopkins" wireless system, then, you will need to use a CAT-5/6 cable for your network connection.
DHCP service on the grad net is available from CS offices other than the Undergraduate Lab (it has its own DHCP service.)
Once you plug your computer into a network wall-port:
Open a browser.
Browse to some website.
Your browsing call will be intercepted by the DHCP server.
Fill out the form that appears, and click submit.
Once you see a confirmation page appear, please reboot your machine. You will now be on the CS net.