Computer
Getting a Network Address
You'll need a network card in your computer to access the network. Once you have that,
your computer will require an IP address in order to communicate on the network. Most IP
addresses are dynamically handed out by a server in Weeks Hall. In order for your computer to
receive an IP address the server must know your computer's hardware address. Follow these
instructions to find your hardware address and give it to Ben or Patrick so we can add it to the
server's database.
Windows XP
Open the "Network Connections" control panel.
Double-click on "Local Area Connection".
Select the "Support" tab.
Click on the "Details" Button.
Send us the "Physical Address" that appears.
Windows 2000
Open a command prompt (Choose "Run" the start menu and run "cmd").
Run the command "ipconfig /all".
Look at the description to make sure you aren't looking at the modem/dial-up adaptor address.
Send us the "Physical Address" that appears.
Windows 95/98/ME
Open a command prompt (Choose "Run" the start menu and run "command").
Run the command "winipcfg"
Look in the drop down menu to make sure you aren't looking at the modem/dial-up adaptor address.
Send us the "Adapter Address" that appears.
In order to receive an IP address your network settings will also have to be properly set.
Look here for instructions on doing that.
