Connecting Workstations on Campus
Last Updated: April 12, 2023 1:32:28 PM PDT
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Follow these instructions to connect a computer to the campus wired (Ethernet) network.
1. Make sure your computer complies with minimum network connection standards.
Look over UC San Diego's minimum network connection standards and make sure your computer meets them, including:
- Anti-virus software
- Firewall software
- Up-to-date, patchable operating system software
2. Register your machine to obtain a valid IP address and domain name.
- Check with your department's system administrator. Many system administrators handle machine registration for their local areas.
- If your department doesn't have a system administrator, fill out a registration form for each computer you want to register. The IT Services hostmaster will return your IP address and host name. Hostmaster will try to process requests as quickly as possible within 48 hours.
3. Verify that you have an active Ethernet wall jack in your work area.
If your department uses IT Services' wiring services:
- Ask your supervisor for an index number to recharge the cost of activation or installation.
- Fill out IT Services' online Customer Service Request (CSR) form.
4. Configure your computer to use the campus wired (Ethernet) network.
Select your operating system to configure your computer to use on the campus wired (Ethernet) network:
Contact the ITS Service Desk, (858) 246-4357 or ext. 6-HELP.