Step 2: Setting up and Installing your Equipment

You should have obtained the proper equipment for your residence hall in Step One before you start this step.

Direct-wired Connections
Setting up a direct-wired connection is fairly straightforward; there are no special settings that you must use for GSNet. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install the card and drivers.

Once your card is installed, plug your cable into the wall and into your computer. Open any web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera, etc. If your network settings are configured properly, you should be automatically redirected to the authentication page. Follow the instructions there to log in and connect. More details on Clean Access are listed here http://cca.georgiasouthern.edu/

If you have trouble or are unsure about what to do, IT Services can help. Student Technicians are available to help students get connected to GSNet. Call (912) 681-5429 or e-mail helpdesk@georgiasouthern.edu for assistance.

Wireless Connections
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install your card. There are some specific settings that you must use to connect to GSNet. Here are instructions for Windows XP; if you have a different operating system, call for assistance (912-681-5429).

1. Physically install your Wireless Card using the installation instructions provided by the vendor.
2. Upon booting your system, Windows XP will detect your card and ask for drivers. Simply insert the CD. Follow the prompts from here; Windows will install the drivers.
3. Once the drivers are installed, the next step is to configure the Wireless Network card. Click on the blinking computers icon in the system tray (bottom right corner of your screen).
4. Then click Properties.
5. You will see this window. On the General Tab, click the Configure button.
6. Click on Advanced tab. Select SSID and type in "freewire". Click OK. You should be back on the previous window.
7. Go to the Wireless Networks tab.
8. Click on Add and fill in the information as it is pictured:
   a. For Network name (SSID), type in "freewire" (all lower-case, without quotes).
   b. Check Data encryption (WEP enabled).
   c. Enter 47428f9a89 in the box next to Network Key.
   d. Change the Key format to Hexadecimal digits .
   e. Change Key length to 40 bits (10 digits).
   f. Uncheck The key is provided for me automatically.
9. Click OK.
10. Click on the Advanced button and select Access point (infrastructure) networks only and click Close .
11. Click OK to close the Wireless Connection Properties and restart your computer.