Overview

• Instructions are for Mac OS 10.5, but are similar for older versions of Mac OS X.
• If you need to make any configuration adjustments described below, you will need to have admin privileges on your computer.

Instructions

1. Start by opening the System Preferences by clicking on it in the dock or choosing it from the Apple menu.

2. Next, select the Network, as shown below:

4. Make sure that the lo

3. Make sure the Location drop-down menu is set to Automatic and you have selected Ethernet in the left panel.

4. Make sure the lock in the lower left corner is set to unlock. If not, click on the lock and you will be prompted

5. From the Configure: drop-down menu select Using DHCP.

6. If you made any of the changes above, click on the Apply button . Your new settings will take effect.

7. Close the Network window.

8. Open a web browser to test your connection. In some instances, you may be asked to register your computer onto CU-Boulder's network. If you register your computer, you should clear your web browser's cache after registration.

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