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Internet Access in the Dormitories & in
Campus Appartments
Students who live in the dormitories or Walnut Ridge Apartments
located on the campus of Mesa State College have Internet
access via an Ethernet connection (fast) or a dial-up connection
(not so fast). The rest of this page explains the Ethernet
connection. Click here for dial-up instructions.
The Ethernet connection on the Mesa State Campus allows students
to access
What is Needed
- Novell Account -- A Novell user
name and password is necessary to register the computer
when it is first connected to the network.
- Ethernet patch cable -- An Ethernet category five (CAT5)
patch cable is necessary to connect the computer to the
data port located on the wall of the dormitory room. These
can be purchased at office supply stores or electronics
stores. Patch cables are sold in various lengths. There
is no requirement for the length. The cable should have
"CAT5" written on it somewhere.
- Network Interface Adapter -- The computer must have a
small circuit board called a network interface adapter (NIC).
Most computers, laptops and desktops, come with a NIC built
in. If the patch cable can be plugged into the computer
somewhere, the computer has a NIC. The image below shows
where to connect the patch cable on a typical desktop computer.
- Working computer -- Although the Information Technology
Department at Mesa State will diligently attempt to get
every dorm resident's computer connected to the network,
the IT Department cannot repair a student's computer.
- License Agreement -- Certain restrictions apply. All students
must read and agree to the license agreement
during the first time registration of the computer.
Connecting the Patch Cable
Simply connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable to the back of the computer
and to the data port which is located adjacent to the telephone
jack in the dormitory room. The cable will not connect to
the wrong port on the computer or on the wall. Many computers
look like this,
Most desktop computers have a small light near where the
cable connects. When this light is glowing or flashing, the
cable is connected and working. Some computers have two of
these tiny lights.
First Time Registration
Once the patch cable is connected, simply turn on the computer
and open Internet Explorer. The "DHCP Registration Page"
will automatically appear. When it does appear, enter your
Novell user name and password.
Then click the "Login" button, follow the instructions,
and read the license agreement.
Getting Help
Students needing assistance can make an appointment with
a technician who will come to their room. To make an appointment,
simply go to the front desk of the dormitory and sign the
appointment sheet. If for some reason you are not in your
room when the technician comes by, please make another appointment.
Residents of Wallnut Ridge Appartments will find the appointment
sheet hanging on the Resident Director's door.
License Agreement
Use of the Internet access in the dormitories and apartments
located on the Mesa State Campus is governed by a license
agreement. To read and the full test of
the agreement, click here.
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