ResNet instructions for Windows XP
These instructions cover the connection of a Windows XP PC or laptop to the Residential network.
Before you start
• We strongly recommend that you install anti-virus software before connecting to ResNet.
• You must have an Ethernet card installed, if not you will have to obtain one suitable for your machine from a supplier. To install a new card follow the instructions supplied with it.
• You will need to have a Web Browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape to access the ResNet login screen.
• You must have your network card connected to the socket marked with a ResNet sticker using the network cable provided.
• You will not be able to connect to the ResNet network until you have been issued with an initial user id and password.
• To make configuration changes on your computer you must be logged in as an Administrator on your computer.
Accessing the Internet from the UWE network
Before you can access any web pages that are not on the UWE web site you will need to configure your browser to use the UWE proxy server.
Note: The equivalent options for Netscape can be found by going to the Knowledge Base on the IT Services web pages. Search for ‘Proxy’ and go to the Link marked ‘Proxy settings at UWE for Netscape and Internet Explorer’
To configure Internet Explorer go to your main browser window, click on Tools on the menu bar and select Internet Options
In the Internet Options window Click on the Connections Tab and then click on the LAN Settings button.
Check the box marked Use automatic configuration script and type:
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/proxy.pac in the Address field. Then click on OK
Click OK on the Internet Options window
Logging into the ResNet system
ResNet requires that you are logged into the system before you can access any resources on the UWE network. The login screen can only be accessed via your web browser.
The instructions given here are for Internet Explorer 6.0
Open your browser by clicking Internet Explorer icon on the Start Menu
When you first open your browser, providing you have any valid home page set, you will be presented with one or more Security Alert windows. If you do not have a valid home page set you can still type any valid address such as http://www.uwe.ac.uk in the address field to start the login process.
In Internet Explorer you may be presented with the following Alert.
Click on OK to clear it.
Note: You can check the box marked In the future, do not show this warning to stop these warning messages. It can be re-enabled in the security settings within Internet Explorer at any time should you wish to do so.
The next Alert will always be shown before you login on the ResNet system.
Click on Yes to proceed.
You will now see the ResNet login page.
In the blue Registered Users login box enter your User Name and Password then click on Log In
If you have entered your User Id and Password correctly you will automatically be redirected to the UWE home page.
You will also notice that another window has opened at the bottom right of your desktop. This indicates that you are currently logged in and provides a link to allow you to logout if you wish.
Congratulations!
You are now connected to the UWE network via the ResNet system.
Documents on accessing various resources such as the UWE mail system and your network files can be found on the IT Services Knowledge Base. The instructions below are for accessing the Internet.
You should now be able to access external web pages using your browser.
If you experience problems please check the following settings.
Checking your network card is configured correctly.
First check that the Ethernet card is correctly installed. To do this:
From the Start menu click on My Computer
Click on View system information
In the System Properties window click on the Hardware tab then click on the Device Manager… button.
Click on the + sign to the left of Network adapters, Right click the appropriate adapter then Click on Properties.
Check that Device status in General says "The device is working properly". If not, refer to the installation instructions that came with your network card
Installing your networking software
Go to Start/Control Panel
Click on Network and Internet Connections
Click on Network Connections
Right Click on the Local Area Connection Icon and select Properties
On the General tab if no "TCP/IP" adapter is installed:
Click Install… , then Protocol, then Add.., then TCP/IP in Select Network Protocol and then Click OK
If no "Client for Microsoft Networks" is installed:
Click Add.., then Client, then Add.. then select Client for Microsoft Networks in Select Network Client and then click OK
If you have both of the above installed then select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and
Click the Properties button.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically
And
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically
Click OK on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window
