Connecting with NT

When you have completed configuring Windows NT, you will find further directions at the bottom of this document. You will need to create a RebelMail Account, which can be done from anywhere the week before a semester begins. Next, you will register your room connection and your computer. Registration must be completed from within the UNLV Residence Halls.

Before following the instructions in this document, make sure your Network Interface Card (NIC) has been installed correctly and your Category 5 patch cable is plugged into your computer and into the correct wall jack.

These instructions and screen pictures refer to version 4.0 of Microsoft Windows NT, but the procedures will be similar for other versions of NT.

Installing the TCP/IP Protocol

You may have installed the TCP/IP protocol automatically when you installed the Windows NT Operating System.Go to the Control Panel (from the "Start" menu or from "My Computer") and select "Networking". Choose the "Protocols" tab across the top of the dialog box.

If you've previously installed TCP/IP, it will appear in the list of installed protocols. If this is the case, skip to the Configuring TCP/IP section of this document below.

If TCP/IP is not installed, install it by:

  1. Click on the "Add" button.
  2. Choose TCP/IP Protocol from the list presented
  3. Insert the Win NT CD-ROM if prompted to do so.

Configuring TCP/IP

Go to the Control Panel (from the "Start" menu or from "My Computer") and select "Networking" Choose the "Protocols" tab across the top of the dialog. Highlight the TCP/IP entry and press the "Properties…" button.

Check the "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" radio button.

A dialog box will appear informing you that DHCP will be used to configure your workstation. Press "OK" to close this dialog box, and close the Network control panel.

Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

Registration

  1. Create a RebelMail Account
  2. Register your connection (You must do this step from within the UNLV Residence Halls)
  3. Register your computer (You must do this step from your UNLV Campus Housing room)
    • Start your web browser. Immediately press "Stop". Go to resnet.unlv.edu. Click on Register your Computer link. Press . Type your RebelMail login and password into the dialog box, then press "OK". In a few moments you should get back a page indicating that you have successfully registered your computer.
    • Wait 15 minutes, then restart your computer.
    • Once the computer has rebooted, you should be ready to run any Internet applications installed on your computer such as Netscape Navigator and many others. Congratulations! You're connected to ResNet...and beyond.

Troubleshooting your connection

To double-check that you received an IP address, press , select "Run...", then type ipconfig and press the Enter key. This will bring up an IP configuration window. Make sure your 10BaseT Ethernet adapter is highlighted on the pull down menu. (If you have a modem installed, a PPP adapter or modem name may also be present. Be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected.) A number similar to "131.216.xx.xxx" should appear in the IP address box. If not, click on "Release", followed by "Renew".

If you have "0.0.0.0" or "169.254.x.x" listed for an IP address, or receive a message similar to "A DHCP server could not be located," you do not have a completed Ethernet connection. This could be caused by any number of reasons, including:

Call the Student Affairs Technology Help Desk at (702) 895-1994 if you need further assistance.

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