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Click on the wireless connection icon on the bottom-right corner of your screen, select LUfacstaffpersonal and then click Connect.
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When prompted, enter VIKING\your Lawrence username in the “Username” field.
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Enter your Lawrence email password in the “Password” field and click OK. (If you get the login prompt again, you might have to put your information again.)
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Click on Connect when prompted.
Note you will not have full internet access until you complete the rest of the process below.
STEP 1: Update or Install Antivirus Software
All computers must have current antivirus software installed in order to register on the Lawrence University Network. If you have an Antivirus you will need to 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 download Kaspersky antivirus, you must first uninstall any other antivirus software components including live updates and registry folders – an essential step in order to properly install the new software. Once files are uninstalled do the following:
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Open an Internet Browser (such as Internet Explorer – recommended – or Firefox).
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A security page will appear. If using Internet Explorer, click "Continue to this Website (not recommended)". If using Firefox, click Add an Exception, click Get certificate, and click Confirm security exception.
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On the Lawrence Network page, under Step 2, click on “Information Technology Services provides anti-virus software” and follow the instructions to download and install Kaspersky.
Note: If using Internet Explorer 9, when trying to download, a popup appears at the bottom of the page, click Save. Go to the Start Menu, click Computer then Downloads on left hand-side. Double-click Kaspersky from the Downloads folder.
STEP 2: Update Your Operating System
All computers must have current operating system software in order to register on the LU Network. 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.)
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Go to Start – All Programs – Windows Update.
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In the left pane, click Check for updates. Wait while Windows searches for updates.
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If any updates are found, click Install Updates. Note, only critical and important updates are needed. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password and provide confirmation.
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Repeat 1-3 until you are advised that "No more updates are available".
STEP 3: Network Registration
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Open an Internet Browser (such as Internet Explorer – recommended – or Firefox).
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A security page will appear. If using Internet Explorer, click "Continue to this Website (not recommended)". If using Firefox, click Add an Exception. Click Get certificate. Click Confirm security exception.
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A Lawrence University Network introduction page will appear. After you have read the information on the page, click Continue.
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Select the last link.
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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.
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Select wireless laptop for the type of connection. Enter your Username and Password* and click Download.
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A download window will appear. Choose to save the file to your Desktop and click Save.
Note: If using Internet Explorer 9, when trying to download, a popup appears at the bottom of the page, click Save. Go to the Start Menu , click Computer then click Downloads on left hand-side. Double-click Bradford Dissolvable Agent from the Downloads folder. From the Desktop locate and run the Bradford Dissolvable Agent file. If any pop-up messages appear, click Continue.
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.
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.
Step 4: Connecting to Network Spaces
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Double-click the Computer icon on your desktop (or in the Start menu) to open.
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From the top, click Map Network Drive.
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Select the appropriate drive letter for the different network spaces.
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Personal\Department share, select Drive X. In the folder field,
type: \\elda.lawrence.edu\department acronym\ From here you will be able to access your personal or department share.
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Campus Share, select Drive U. In the folder field, type: \\curtis.lawrence.edu\campus_share
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Check the box Reconnect at Logon.
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Select Connect using different credentials and click Finish.
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In the username field, type: viking\username (substitute your LU username).
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In the password field, enter your network password. Click OK. Click Finish.
To reconnect after your computer is restarted:
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Double-click on Computer.
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Double-click the drive letter you just mapped.
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At the password prompt, enter your network password.