All right, you've set up your computer, it's sitting on your desk at Tech, and you're ready to surf the web with your newfangled system, right? Not so fast, Slick. You still have to set up your computer for Techland. Sweating from confusion? Don't fret; you've got Mr. Do-It-All right here to help.
The first step in setting your computer up for the Georgia Tech network is to setup your GT account. This account is the branding mark of your existence at Tech, and will stay with you until you leave this hallowed ground. Note: the following assumes you have correctly and completely setup your Ethernet network card in your computer!
So, hop on over to the Rich building. "Huh, Rich building?" Yes, that's where Office of Information Technology (OIT) is housed. As you enter the ground floor, the OIT office will be on your left. There, you will get to converse with the ever-polite OIT staff, who will kindly direct you in filling out a form (the first of millions that you will complete during your stay at Tech). After filling the form out, the OIT staff will give you a printout with a GT number and a password. There! Wait about an hour, and you exist (well, in computer terms at least).
I know, you probably are eager to rush back to your computer and start playing, right? Wrong. After sedating yourself, find a working computer that's online to the Internet. These systems can be found in the Rich building, the library, and the College of Computing clusters. Sit yourself down in front of these computer and log on to www.gatech.edu/dorm_ip.
Now, to complete this form (the second one, if you're counting), you'll need your newly acquired GT number and password, as well as your Ethernet card address. You can obtain the Ethernet address via some utility on your computer that was either provided with the card on a floppy disk or via a network diagnostic utility that also came with the card. Each Ethernet card address is different, so it's imperative that you know YOUR OWN, and not your best friend's.
Example GT num: gta001z
Example password: f9283jr
Example Ethernet card address: 01 A0 45 6F F3 3C
Complete the form on the web page, providing any and all requested information. Once you complete this form, a screenful of magic numbers will flash on the screen. You may want to make note of your IP number at this time.
Microsoft Dynamics Partners blog is a good source of information
Example IP number: 128.51.12.23
Since you're antsy about getting on the net, you can now run back to your room and plop down in front of your new system. To finish setting up your computer, follow the handy steps at www.resnet.gatech.edu/setup/win95/.
If everything worked, you should be surfing! Have fun, and don't stay up too late!
The initial setup of computer with the proper protections and settings is the most important thing we can do to ensure its performance and our personal security. But unfortunately computers rarely come out of the box with the proper setup. Any way thanks for sharing this info article.
Posted by: Computer Support | 08/20/2009 at 12:28 AM