How to Connect to UOnet with Windows XP

Configuring Ethernet • Configuring Wireless • Configuring Dial-up

Windows XP is pre-configured for all of the standard networking protocols required to run UO Network Applications. You should not be required to modify any setting in your Network control panel for basic access.

There are three ways to connect to the UOnet network: via Ethernet, wireless, and dial-up. You will need to use your email username and password to access the network via wireless and dial-up. See below for specific instructions.

Configuring Ethernet (on campus)

Attach the Ethernet Cable

Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet port on your laptop. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall or desk jack. Note: the head of an Ethernet cable looks like a standard phone jack, but it's wider (RJ45).

If you wish to verify network connectivity, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Click Connect To then Show all connections.

3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon.

4. Click Status; it should read Connected.

Configuring Wireless (on campus)

To set up a wireless connection:

1. Click the Start menu.

2. Select Connect To, then right-click on Wireless Network Connection.

3. Select Properties.

4. Click the Wireless Networks tab.

5. Click the Add. . . button.

6. In the Network name (SSID) box, type uowireless (make sure this is all one word and all lower-case). Then, select Disabled from the Data Encryption menu.

7. Click the OK button.

8. Click the Advanced button and select Access point (infrastructure) network only.

9. Close the Advanced window and click OK.

10. Wait 10 to 15 seconds. You should see this response:

11. You have now finished the configuration process and should not have to repeat it.

Logging in to the UO Wireless Network

In order to use the wireless network, you must log in using your email username and password. Once you are logged in, you will remain logged in for 24 hours unless wireless is inactive for 15 minutes or you log out manually.

Follow this procedure every time you want to use the UO wireless network:

1. Open a web browser, such as Mozilla Firefox. Our wireless network will automatically direct you to the welcome page. Click the UOnet Authentication link.

2. Enter your UO email address in the Username box and your password for your email account in the Password box and click the Login button.

3. You should receive a welcome message:

4. To log out, go to: http://network-services.uoregon.edu/wireless/logout.html and click Logout.

If you need additional assistance, please contact our Help Desk.

Configuring Dial-up (off campus)

To set up a dial-up connection:

Note: During setup, refuse any prompts to restart in order to allow for the completion of following steps. Restart upon completion if necessary.

1. Click the Start button.

2. Select Connect To then Show all connections.

4. Click Create a new connection in the upper left-hand corner and then click Next >

5. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next >

6. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next >

7. Select Connect using a dial-up modem and click Next >

8. Type UO Dial-up and click Next >

9. Enter the UO modem pool phone number, 225-2200, and click Next >

(NOTE: If your phone system requires you to dial 9 before making outside calls, the number will be 9-225-2200. Also note that this is a local Eugene, Oregon call. If you are out o the area you will be assessed long-distance charges).

10. In the Username box, enter your UO email address (e.g. jersmith@uoregon.edu) and click Next >

11. In the Password box enter the password for your UO email account.

12. In the Confirm Password box, enter your UO email account password again and click Next >

13. Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish.

To connect via dial-up:

1. Plug one end of a phone cable, NOT an Ethernet cable, into the modem port on your laptop (which is often marked with a small phone icon) and the other end into a phone jack.

2. Click on the shortcut to dial-up on your desktop and click Dial.

3. To disconnect, double-click on the network connection icon on the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of your desktop and choose Disconnect.