Help Desk - Allegheny College

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You are encouraged to configure your own computer systems by following the setup procedures outlined here or in the information available at the Help Desk, 111 Murray Hall. If you are having difficulty in setting up your system then you may receive help by calling the Help Desk (x2755).

IMPORTANT: Information on connecting your Game System or other device.

Steps to Connect to GatorNet from a College-owned house (click here for residence hall information)

Minimum Computer System Requirements
Configure Your Computer System (if it isn't already)
Locate Your Data Jack - plug one end of your network patch cable into the DATA port and the other into the Ethernet network card in your computer
Pick up a "GatorNet Registration Form" from the Help Desk
(You will need to know your adapter address, the jack you are plugging into and the version of your Operatring System when filling out this form)
Obtain your Adapter Address
Drop off the completed "GatorNet Registration Form" at the Help Desk
There are a large number of registrations taking place at the beginning of each semester so please allow for a maximum of 48 hours for initial network access. In most cases a student will have access within 24 hours of registration. Registrations taking place after 3:00 on Monday - Thursday will be considered as if you registered on the following day. Registrations taking place after 3:00 on Friday will be considered as if you registered on the following Monday.
Set Up E-mail, Newsgroups, and FTP Services

Specific Information for Wireless:

At the beginning of the fall semester a paper is placed in each house with the necessary code (WEP key) to access the wireless network. If this paper is lost or thrown out and you forget the WEP key you must call the GatorNet office (x2755) to obtain it. You will need to provide your name and the location where you are wanting access.

GatorNet Possibilities

Access your favorite Web sites (a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator is needed)
Send and receive e-mail anywhere in the world (an e-mail client is needed and usually comes with your web browser)
Transfer files to and from your student account (an FTP client is necessary such as WS_FTP)
Chat in your favorite chat room and meet new people from around the world (a chat client is necesssary such as mIRC
Links to other software