Windows

The following steps will help you connect your computer to the Internet, and to the UMW Network servers while on campus.

TIP: Before attempting a connection to the UMW Network make sure you have been given a NetID and password.

Usually, your network settings will be configured by a Desktop Support Technician with the Help Desk. However, in the event you need to speak with a technician on the phone, here are instructions for finding your network IP settings:

1. Step 1 – To check the IP address, DNS, and Gateway settings for your Windows XP computer, do the following:
   Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections.
   
2. Step 2 – Inside the Network and Internet Connections  box, click on Network Connections.
   
3. Step 3 – Inside the Network Connections  box, right click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties.
   
4. Step 4 – In the next dialogue box, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button.
   
5. Step 5 – Once inside the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, make sure that Use the following IP address is selected, and all the fields filled out below. If you call the Help Desk for help (540) 654-2255 they may ask you for these numbers. These numbers are unique for every workstation in administrative offices on campus.
   
6. Step 8 – Click OK and OK again. The changes should take effect without needing to restart your machine.

The above steps will ensure that you are connected to the Internet from on-campus. To then access the servers on the UMW network, you will need to have a bit more information.