ResNet
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started
- Q:How do I get network access in my room?
- Q:What do I need for Ethernet access?
- Q:What type of Ethernet adapter should I use?
- Q:Will I have wireless access in my room?
- Q:What is the charge for ResNet network access?
Configuring your computer
- Q:How do I set up my computer for Ethernet?
- Q:How do I install an Ethernet adapter?
- Q:Do you install Ethernet adapters?
- Q:What do I do when it says to insert my Windows CD and I don't have it?
- Q:When I run WINIPCFG, I get a "Fatal IP" error
- Q:When I run WINIPCFG or IPCONFIG, I get a "Media Disconnected" error
- Q:When I run IPCONFIG, I get a 10.0.x.x IP address.
- Q:When I run IPCONFIG /RENEW, I get a 0.0.0.0 or 169.x.x.x IP address, and the error message "An operation was attempted on something that is not a socket."
- Q:Can I use wireless access in my room?
- Q:How do I set my laptop up for wireless access?
Registering your connection
- Q:How do I register my computer?
- Q:When I try to access the ResNet registration web page, I get the error message "Page not found" or "Click here to register".
- Q:When I try to register my computer on ResNet, I get the security alert 10394 - SMB log in - Set passwords for all users on the system
- Q:When I try to install the service pack or the RPCPatch, I get the error message "...could not verify the integrity of the file...Make sure the Cryptographic service is running on this computer."
- Q:When I try to install Norton Anti-virus, I get the message "rolling back" and it doesn't finish installing.
- Q:What are the ResNet Terms and Agreements I agree to when I register?
- Q:What do I do if I don't remember my password?
- Q:When I run WINIPCFG or IPCONFIG, why do I get a 10.x.x.x IP address?
- Q:I'm moving rooms - do I need to register my connection again?
- Q:I'm changing computers - do I need to register my connection again?
Using your connection
- Q:What can I do with my ResNet access?
- Q:Can I use Bit Torrent, Kazaa, Morpheus, Limewire, UWGo, or other file-sharing programs?
- Q:What is "excessive bandwidth usage?"
- Q:Are there any network printers I can use?
- Q:Can I use Xbox Live on ResNet?
Connection problems
- Q:I'm getting the message Limited or no network connectivity.
- Q:My network connection works for awhile, but then quits working
- Q:My connection was working but now it quit
- Q:My connection seems really slow...
- Q:I need to talk to someone about my network connection!
- Q:If my Ethernet cable is plugged in, my computer turns back on a few minutes after I turn it off.
Web browser (Netscape/IE) problems
- Q:When I click on Internet Explorer, it tries to dial my old connection (MSN, AOL, Spry, etc.)
- Q:I registered my connection, but when I click on Internet Explorer, it says "Page not available"
- Q:I can't view secure (https://> or restricted web pages (like the library and registration).
- Q:I have a valid IP address (131.212.x.x), but I can't run my web browser or telnet.
- Q:I can't access any .EDU or .MIL web sites
- Q:How do I use my AOL account?
- Q:How can I get rid of all the pop-ups in my web browser?