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Connecting a Macintosh

1. Make sure you have the correct cable(s) to connect to the wired network.
2. Wired: connect the cable to the data jack in your room and to your computer.
   
   Wireless: Connect to the wireless network STOWLAN.
3. Start a web browser (Firefox, Safari, etc.) and go through the network registration process.
   
   • The network registration process only needs to be completed once each school year for each type of connection you use (once for a wired connection, once for a wireless connection). If your web browser allows you to surf to other pages (i.e., Google, CNN, or the rest of the St. Olaf site), you've already registered and don't need to do it again.
     
   • If your web browser doesn't take you to the Network Registration page, try typing the following URL into the URL/Location bar of your browser: https://netreg.stolaf.edu
4. Utilizing Your Network Connection:
   • For your St. Olaf e-mail, browse to http://gmail.stolaf.edu
   • Connecting to the campus servers.
   • Use the public printers.

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Connecting a PC running Windows

1. Make sure you have the correct cable(s) to connect to the wired network.
2. Wired: connect the cable to the data jack in your room and to your computer.
   
   Wireless: Connect to the wireless network STOWLAN.
3. Start a web browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) and go through the network registration process.
   
   • The network registration process only needs to be completed once each school year for each type of connection you use (once for a wired connection, once for a wireless connection). If your web browser allows you to surf to other pages (i.e., Google, CNN, or the rest of the St. Olaf site), you've already registered and don't need to do it again.
     
   • If your web browser doesn't take you to the Network Registration page, try typing the following URL into the URL/Location bar of your browser: https://netreg.stolaf.edu
4. Utilizing Your Network Connection:
   • Set up your e-mail.
   • Connecting to the campus servers.
   • Install anti-virus software if you don't already one with a current subscription.
   • Use the public printers.

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Connecting a game console (Xbox, Wii, Playstation 3, etc.)

To use the Internet features of a game console, you need to register the game console on the network in a simliar way that you registered your computer on the network.

Registering your game console.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are ways to avoid viruses and spyware/malware?
• What type of computer should I get?
• What computers can connect to St. Olaf network?
• Is wireless access available in the residence halls or honor houses?
• How can I improve my wireless network connection?
• What are the advantages of a network connection?
• What if I have more computers in my room than network jacks?
• How much does it cost me?
• Do I have to apply for a connection? If I had a connection last year, must I re-apply?
• Where can I get help installing hardware and software?
• I have a modem that I use for e-mail at home. Should I get an Ethernet adapter?
• What do some of these terms mean? Is there a glossary?

 

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