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Windows Vista and Windows 7 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:
In order to connect multiple computers to a single data port in your room, it is necessary to use a hub. Hubs are available (free) 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 OR INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

All computers must have current antivirus software installed in order to register on the Lawrence University Network. Download any updates available for your antivirus software. (Note: Although you will not have access to the majority 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 at no cost to students.

To download Kaspersky antivirus, first be sure to completely uninstall any other antivirus software components including Sophos, live updates and registry folders – an essential step in order to properly install the new Kaspersky software. Once such files are uninstalled, go back to the Lawrence University Network page, click the Information Technology Services provides antivirus software link and click the link to download Kaspersky.

STEP 3: 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 the majority of the Internet until your computer is registered, you WILL have access to operating system updates.)

  1. Go to Start – All Programs – Windows Update.
  2. In the left pane, click Check for updates and wait while Windows searches for updates.
  3. If any updates are found, click Install Updates. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password and provide confirmation.
  4. Repeat 1-3 until you are advised that No more updates are available.

STEP 4: NETWORK REGISTRATION

  1. Open an Internet Browser (such as Internet Explorer – recommended – or Firefox).
  2. A security page will appear. If using Internet Explorer, click Continue to this Website (not recommended). If using Firefox, click Add an Exception. Then click Get certificate and then Confirm security exception.
  3. A Lawrence University Network introduction page will appear. After you have read the information on the page, click Continue.
  4. Select the type of device to register.
  5. A Lawrence Terms and Agreement page will appear. You must read and agree to the terms by clicking I Agree in order to continue with your computer registration.
  6. Then select the type of connection that your laptop or desktop is currently using (such as 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 any pop-up messages appear, 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. Go to: 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. Double-click the Computer icon on your desktop (or in the Start menu) to open.
  2. From the top, click Map Network Drive.
  3. Select drive P: In the folder field, type: \\curtis.lawrence.edu\student\username
    (substitute your LU username).
  4. Check the box Reconnect at Logon.
  5. Select Connect using different credentials and click Finish.
  6. In the username field, type: viking\username (substitute your LU username).
  7. In the password field, enter your network password. Click OK. Click Finish.

To reconnect after your computer is restarted:

  1. Double-click on Computer.
  2. Double-click the drive you just mapped.
  3. At the password prompt, enter your network password.

This \\curtis.lawrence.edu\student\username folder is the location where you will save your documents. When you log in to a campus computer, this folder is called My Documents.

Technology Services strongly recommends that you save your documents to your network folder. Why? If something should happen to your computer, your documents will be backed up on our server and accessible from any campus computer.

CONNECT TO CAMPUS SHARE (CLASS SHARE)

  1. Double-click the Computer icon on your desktop (or in the Start menu) to open.
  2. From the top, click Map Network Drive.
  3. Select drive U: In the folder field, type: \\curtis.lawrence.edu\campus_share
  4. Check the box "Reconnect at Logon". Select Connect using different credentials. Click Finish.
  5. In the user name field, type: viking\username (substitute your LU username). In the password field, enter your network password. Click OK. Click Finish.

To reconnect after your computer is restarted:

  1. Double-click Computer.
  2. Double-click the drive you just mapped.
  3. At the password prompt, enter your network password.

CONNECT TO CAMPUS LAB PRINTERS

To connect to a LU printer, you must first log in to your personal network space or campus share (see above). Once logged in:

  1. Go to Start – Devices and Printers.
  2. From the top, click Add a Printer.
  3. In Printer Wizard, click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
  4. Select The printer that I want isn’t listed.
  5. Choose Select a shared printer by name.
  6. In the Name box, type \\curtis.lawrence.edu\. A list of printers should appear. Choose the appropriate printer. If a list does not appear, type the printer name: \\curtis.lawrence.edu\colman_lab
    Or, substitute colman_lab for another lab:
    • ormsby_lab
    • kohler_lab
    • plantz_lab
    • trever_lab
    • sage_lab
    • hiett_lab
    • brokaw_lab
    • 300_s_meade (Big Exec)
    • library_public
    • library_public_2nd
    • wcc_lab (Warch Campus Center)
  7. Click Next.
  8. Choose if you want this printer to be your default printer or not. Click Next.
  9. Click Finish.

Note: Anytime you want to print you must first be logged into your personal network space or campus share.

ACCESS YOUR LU E-MAIL

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