Connecting your computer to the University's network

These instructions will help you connect your computer to the University's network. It provides instructions for using a wireless connection and using an Ethernet cable.

Using a wireless connection

These instructions will help you connect to the University's wireless network. You must follow these instructions even if you've accessed the UD network through a wired (Ethernet) connection.

  1. Connect to the UDel Secure wireless network with your UDelNet ID and password. For detailed instructions, see Configuring your computer to use the UDel Secure wireless network.
  2. Follow the instructions for your operating system to protect and clean your computer:
  3. Follow the prompts on screen at The Network Page to register your wireless adapter on the University's network.

If you'd like to use the same computer to connect to the network with an Ethernet cable, follow the instructions for using an Ethernet cable below.

If you have trouble, visit the network troubleshooting page or click Contact Us at the bottom of this page.

Using an Ethernet cable

These instructions will help you connect your computer to the University's network with an Ethernet cable. You must follow these instructions even if you've already set up a wireless connection.

  1. Disable your wireless adapter. Follow the steps below for your operating system:
    • Windows:
      • Click Start.
      • Click Settings
      • Click Control Panel.
      • Double-click the Network Connections (XP) or Network and Sharing Center (Vista) icon.
      • Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Disable.
    • Mac OS X:
      • Click the AirPort icon.
      • Click Turn AirPort off.
  2. If you've changed the default settings for your Ethernet adapter, follow the instructions for your operating system:
    1. Windows Vista
    2. Windows XP
  3. Connect your computer to an Ethernet jack using a 10Base-T Ethernet cable.
  4. Follow the instructions for your operating system to protect and clean your computer:
  5. Follow the prompts on screen at The Network Page to register your Ethernet adapter on the University's network.

NOTE

You must disable your wireless adapter (step #1) before you connect with an Ethernet cable. Re-enable your wireless adapter only after disconnecting the Ethernet cable.

If you'd like to use the same computer to connect to the network wirelessly, follow the instructions for using a wireless connection.

If you have trouble, visit the network troubleshooting page or click Contact Us at the bottom of this page.