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Connecting your laptop to the university network using the Wired (Ethernet) connections - Matheson Library, West Reading Room

Non Matheson Library Wired (Ethernet) network access instructions are here

  1. Your laptop will need:
    an Ethernet patch lead, and a PCMCIA card and dongle (Ethernet socket). These are available at most computer shops. Your laptop may already have a PCMCIA card built in, so check your hardware configuration first. You may find that you can purchase a network card without a dongle, in which case the Ethernet cable will plug straight into your laptop. See information below to check to see if you already have a card built in.
  2. You need to register your card address (you only have to do this once)

    For Windows 95, 98, Me:

    • go to Start
    • select Run
    • type in: winipcfg
    • click OK

    For Windows NT, XP, 2000 users:

    • go to Start
    • select Run
    • type cmd (or select MS-DOS from the Programs menu)
    • click OK
    • then type: ipconfig /all

    You will see a screen which will display your Adaptor Address and IP address. Check for the following information:

      Intel Ethernet Adapter
    Ethernet/Adapter address 00-06-29-A6-A4-7F
    IP Address 130.194.100.5
    Subnet Mask 255.255.252.0
    Default Gateway 130.194.103.254

    Write down your Ethernet / Adapter Address - numbers and letters only, with no hyphens.

  3. Now go to a computer connected to the internet
    • complete the registration procedure at a library or in the labs.
    • go to the registration page, you will need your Authcate password.
    • enter your Adapter Address as your Ethernet address, and your email address under contact information. You will have to wait for an hour before you can connect to the network.
  4. To connect to the network:
    you must install the Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software to use the wired network in the Matheson West Reading room. You need your Authcate password to get into this page. Once you have installed the VPN client software, you will be able to browse internet sites outside of Monash using the Monash network.
insert card connect to card
1. Insert your PCMCIA card 2. If your PCMCIA card has a dongle, then connect the dongle to your PCMCIA card
connect Ethernet cable connect
3. Connect the blue Ethernet cable to the dongle in your PCMCIA card 4. Connect Ethernet cable to the wall socket

Turn on your laptop. Click on Start, then Run and type winipcfg (for Windows 95 / 98 / Me) or ipconfig (for Windows NT, XP, 2000). Your IP address should begin with 172.17. You can now connect to the Monash network via your laptop. This connection will only work in the Matheson Library, West Reading room.

Novell network access

For access to your U:\ drive you will need to install the Novell client software.

  • download software, save it to a temporary drive on your laptop
  • run the file by double-clicking on it
  • DO NOT install the Novell Desktop Manager if you are prompted to do so, it will lock your computer.

Note: Consult the FAQs. For help please contact the ITS Service Desk, the Library is not able to offer any technical assistance.

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