Computer Help Pages of
Washington College
Chesterown, MD 21620
Created on:
July 6, 1999
Created By:
A.K., J.B., L.D.S., J.J.
Last updated:
August 16, 1999
email us:
helpdesk@washcoll.edu
What dorms are ethernet ready and which
are not?
All dorms are ethernet ready.
Before you connect Via Ethernet you will need:
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An Ethernet card installed in your computer. You may order one through a mail-order catalog (prices vary from $10 to $80 ). Washington College Tech Services has several models available. Ethernet cards for laptops are more expensive $40. We recommend 3 Com brand. 10 Base T or 10/100 Base T. IT IS BEST TO HAVE YOUR ETHERNET CARD INSTALLED BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS! Although WC's Technical Services can install ethernet card for you, there is often a long waiting list and we cannot guarantee how soon they can get to you. |
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An Ethernet Cable - may come with the Ethernet Card. Also available at the Bookstore for around $12.00 or less, depending on length. |
Directions for Ethernet Connection - Mac only:
Go to Apple, Control Panels. You will have
either MacTCP or TCP/IP, but not both.
Click below on the
one you have:
MacTCP |
TCP/IP |
These are MAC - ONLY directions.
For Ethernet instructions for Windows 95/98,
click here