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Mac OS X Registration Guide

 

Registration on the Lawrence University Network is necessary in order to access the Internet, printers and shared document folders across campus. Follow this guide sequentially to successfully register your personal computer. If you need assistance, please contact the Helpdesk.

STEP 1: ETHERNET ADAPTER AND CABLES

An Ethernet adapter and cable are required to physically connect your personal computer to the Lawrence University network. To connect:

  1. While your computer is OFF, connect one end of your Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and the other end to the Ethernet port in the wall.
  2. Turn your computer on; one or more lights on your Ethernet card should be green.

Connect multiple computers with a hub:
If you and your roommate/s brought computers, a hub is necessary to physically connect to the single data port in your room. Mini hubs are available for check out from the Helpdesk.

What about wireless?
Lawrence provides the LUwireless network in all residence halls and academic buildings, as well as many other places on campus.  Wireless access points are NO LONGER permitted on the Lawrence wireless network as they can interfere with the Lawrence wireless network. Registering your computer through your wired connection will register your wireless connection as well, and vice versa.

For information about wireless service see: http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/ITS/services/guides/wireless.shtml

STEP 2: UPDATE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM

All computers must have current operating system software in order to register on the LU Network. Please follow these steps to ensure your operating system has the latest software updates. (Note: Although you will not have access to most of the Internet until your computer is registered, you WILL have access to operating system updates.)

  1. Click Apple – About this Mac.
  2. Click Software Update. Wait while Apple checks for updates for your computer.
  3. Run available updates.

STEP 3: UPDATE OR INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

All computers must have current antivirus installed in order to register on the LU Network. Download any updates available for your antivirus software. (Note: Although you will not have access to most of the Internet until your computer is registered, you WILL have access to antivirus updates.)

If you currently do not have antivirus software, or if your subscription has expired, LU provides Kaspersky antivirus at no cost to students. (This is the same software used on campus computers.)

To download Kaspersky antivirus, first be sure to completely uninstall any other antivirus software components including live updates & registry folders. This includes uninstalling Sophos as well. Once such files are uninstalled, open an Internet Browser. A Security page will appear. Click Continue to this website or Yes to Proceed. At the LU Network page, click Information Technology Services provides antivirus software. At the bottom of that page click the link to download. Double-click the installer file and follow the prompts to install Kaspersky.

STEP 4: SET NETWORK PREFERENCES

OS 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 users

  1. Go to Apple – System Preferences.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Make sure the drop-down menu at the top is set to automatic.
  4. Select Ethernet from the left column.
  5. Make sure the Configure drop-down menu is set to Using DHCP.

OS 10.4 users

  1. Go to Apple – System Preferences.
  2. Select Network.
  3. From the Show drop-down menu, select Built in Ethernet – if not already selected.
  4. Select the TCP/IP tab. Select DHCP in the Configure or Configure IPv4 drop-down menu.

Then ensure that the Domain Name Servers and the DHCP Client ID fields are blank.

  1. Select the PPOE tab.
  2. Verify that Connect using PPOE is unchecked.
  3. Uncheck Make Appletalk Active.
  4. Select the Proxies tab. Verify that nothing is checked in this box.

STEP 5: NETWORK REGISTRATION

  1. Open an Internet Browser (Safari is preferred).
  2. A security page will appear. Click Continue to this Website or Yes to proceed.
  3. A Lawrence University Network introduction page will appear. Read and click Continue.
  4. Select the type of device to register.
  5. A Lawrence Terms and Agreement page will appear. Read and click I Agree.
  6. Select the type of connection your computer is currently using (Wired Laptop, Wired Desktop or Wireless Laptop). Enter your Username and Password* and click Download.
  7. A download window will appear. Choose to save the file to your Desktop and click Save.
  8. Go to your desktop, then locate and run the Bradford Dissolvable Agent file.
  9. If a message appears, select Continue.
  10. Your computer will be scanned for required software by Bradford. Once the scan is complete, either a success page or a failure page will appear. If the failure page appears, click on the link to see how to resolve the failure. If the success page appears, you have successfully completed registration.

* Password assistance is available at the Account Center: http://viking.lawrence.edu

Note:  If your computer is found to be interfering with the LU Network or spreading viruses, it will be disconnected from the network until the problem is resolved. Contact the Helpdesk for assistance.

CONNECT TO YOUR PERSONAL NETWORK SPACE

  1. In the Finder, select the Go menu and Connect to Server.
  2. In the address field, type: smb://curtis.lawrence.edu/student/username
  3. First, click the plus button . Then click Connect.
  4. E nter your LU Network username and password at the prompt.
  5. Click your own user folder from the list and select File – Add to Sidebar.

To reconnect in the future, click your user folder in the Sidebar.

CONNECT TO CAMPUS LAB PRINTERS

  1. Download the LU Printer Installer to your computer at:

    www.lawrence.edu/oncampus/dept/its/students/LU Printer Installer.dmg.zip

  2. Open the LU Printer Installer and run the LU Printer Installation app.

Note: You must be connected to a network drive (personal network space or campus_share) to be able to print.

Also, when you print make sure your print job isn’t paused. Click Resume if necessary.

 

CONNECT TO CAMPUS SHARE (CLASS SHARE)

  1. In Finder select Go – Connect to Server. Type: smb://curtis.lawrence.edu/campus_share
  2. Click Connect.

ACCESS YOUR LU E-MAIL

  1. Open an Internet Browser and go to http://webmail.lawrence.edu
  2. Log in with your LU Network username and password.