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If you use the same computer every time you visit the ITS web pages, we'll be able to remember your menu preferences!

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Configure Your Computer

Here are instructions for configuring your computer for connecting it to the Otterbein network.

Instructions for Windows Vista | Windows XP |Macintosh OS X

If you want to use wireless, check your wireless settings here.

Windows Vista

Click on the Start menu in the lower left corner.
Right click on Network and select properties
Make sure Network Discovery and File Sharing are clicked on
Click on View Status
Then Properties
You need to continue here at the popup window
Then in the Network Window, double click Internet Protocol version 4
Make sure automatic discovery of IP Address and DNS are turned on
Select ok and close the windows

If there are any further questions, please contact the Student Help Desk at 614-823-1060.

Note: To assure proper configuration, restart your computer.

Windows XP

Click Start and then go to the Control Panel.
Choose the Network and Internet Connections option.
Pick the Network Connections Control Panel icon.
Right Click on the Local Area Connection and choose properties.
Double Click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option.
Be sure that you Obtain an IP address automatically and that you also Obtain DNS automatically.
Once these settings are selected click OK.
Click OK once again. If you are prompted to restart your PC, do so.

If there are any further problems or questions please call the Student Help Desk at 614-823-1060.

Note: To assure proper configuration, restart your computer.

Macintosh OS X

(Settings should be applicable for Leopard and Tiger)
Go to system preferences and select network
Under Location: select Automatic
Under Show: select Built-in Ethernet
In the TCP/IP Folder, in Configure IPv4: select Using DHCP (Note: make sure to not select Using DHCP with manual address.)

If there are any further problems or questions please call the Student Help Desk at 614-823-1060.

Note: To assure proper configuration, restart your computer.