Faculty and Staff On-Campus Connections for Windows

The following steps will help you connect your computer to the Internet, and to the UMW Network servers while on campus.

TIP: Before attempting a connection to the UMW Network make sure you have been given a NetID and password.

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Usually, your network settings will be configured by a Desktop Support Technician with the TAC. However, in the event you need to speak with a technician on the phone, here are instructions for finding your network IP settings:

Step 1 - To check the IP address, DNS, and Gateway settings for your Windows XP computer, do the following:
Click "Start", "Control Panel", "Network and Internet Connections."

Step 2 - Inside the "Network and Internet Connections " box, click on "Network Connections."

Step 3 - Inside the "Network Connections " box, right click on "Local Area Connection" and click on "Properties."

Step 4 - In the next dialogue box, click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)," and then click the "Properties" button.

Step 5 - Once inside the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties", make sure that "Use the following IP address" is selected, and all the fields filled out below. If you call the TAC for help (654-2255) they may ask you for these numbers. These numbers are unique for every workstation in administrative offices on campus.

Step 8 - Click "OK" and "OK" again. The changes should take effect without needing to restart your machine.

The above steps will ensure that you are connected to the Internet from on-campus. To then access the servers on the UMW network, you will need to have a bit more information.

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