Connecting to the UCSD Network Via Ethernet With Windows 7

Last Updated: June 28, 2018 9:17:39 AM PDT

Follow these instructions to connect to the UCSD network via Ethernet with Windows 7.

1. Open Local Area Connection window.

Click Start, then click Control Panel.
Click Network and Internet.
Click Network and Sharing Center, then click Local Area Connection.

2. Open Properties.

Click Properties under the General tab in Local Area Connection Status.

3. Open Internet Protocol properties.

Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Click Properties.

4. Edit Internet Protocol properties.

In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, select either:
- Obtain an IP address automatically, or
- Use the following IP address:
  - Note: Select this option only if you or your department's system administrator has a specific IP address to enter.

If you have specified an IP address, you will need to input a DNS Server:
Select Use the following DNS server addresses:
For Preferred DNS server, enter 132.239.0.252
For Alternate DNS server, enter 132.239.0.250.
Click OK, then click Close.
Exit out of the Network and Sharing window.

For more information, contact the ITS Service Desk, (858) 246-4357 or ext. 6-HELP.