Please read these instructions carefully!

We recommend you request a wired connection to use at your studio desk and use a wireless connection (if you have one) other places within the College of Design complex.

You must have a wireless ethernet card (802.11b or 802.11g, also known as WiFi or Airport Card) to use the wireless network. Wired networking provides faster connections for doing things such as printing or transferring large files over the network. Wireless networking provides the convenience of being able to connect just about anywhere in the College of Design complex—studios, classrooms, offices, galleries, even some outside locations. For browsing the web or checking email, wireless networking is plenty fast.

The College of Design is now using the campus Nomad 'ncsu' wireless network for wireless connections in Brooks Hall, Kamphoefner and Leazar Halls. The Nomad network allows for simple registration to connect to the network. However, the Nomad 'ncsu' wireless network is not available in the Downtown Design Studio. Users there need to fill out an online StudioNet application to register for the 'Design' wireless network.

To use the 'Design' WIRELESS network for StudioNet in the Downtown Design Studio, you will need to—

• Follow the instructions below to sign up to use the 'Design' wireless network for StudioNet
• Use an 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless ethernet adapter
• Configure your TCP/IP settings
• Connect to the 'Design' wireless network
• Install and configure software for virus protection (http://www.ncsu.edu/antivirus/)
• Install and configure software for WolfPrint printing and Unity home space access if you wish to use these.
  
  

• Fill out and submit an online application for StudioNet. You only need to fill out a StudioNet application if you want use the 'Design' wireless network in the Downtown Design Studio. To complete the application, you must first gather the wireless ethernet adapter address from your computer. For further instructions on finding an ethernet adapter address, go to How to Find Your Ethernet Address. Gather the wireless ethernet address before continuing with the Online StudioNet Application.

• After submittting the online application, you will receive an email with the TCP/IP settings for your computer. Normally it takes less than 24 hours to hear back from us. During busy times of the year (beginning of a semester, etc.), it may take up to 3 business days for your application to be processed and to activate a connection. If you have not heard back after 3 business days, please send an email to design_help@ncsu.edu.

• See NC State ResNet's Setup Guide for instructions on configuring your TCP/IP settings. Choose the appropriate operating system and configure your computer.

• After configuring your TCP/IP settings, use your wireless ethernet adapter to connect to the 'Design' wireless network:

• Macintosh users: Select 'Design' from the Airport menu or the Network System Preferences. You can add it to the Preferred Networks list.

• Windows users: Click on the "Wireless Network Connection" icon in the taskbar, then click on the "View Wireless Networks" button. Select 'Design' from the list, then hit "Connect." (If you have Novell installed on your Windows computer and are having trouble connecting, contact the IT staff.)

To check your connection after configuring your computer, launch a web browser and try getting to a web site.

Other Resources:

• You can access server volumes Transfer, ClassStore, and StudioNet from the College of Design's server BigMama. See Connecting to the Server BigMama from a Macintosh Computer for more information on connecting to BigMama from a Macintosh computer. See Connecting to the Server BigMama from a Windows Computer for more information on connecting to BigMama from a Windows computer.

• You must set the preferences of your email application to work at NC State. You can use Webmail or you can set up an email application. Many are available free of charge. See http://www.ncsu.edu/imap/ for more information on the campus IMAP email system and how to configure email applications. 

• NC State's Information Technology Division has software available to connect to Unity Home Space and WolfPrint printers. Go to http://www.ncsu.edu/mac for instructions and to download this software for Macintosh computers. See How to Add a WolfPrint Printer on a Mac OS X Computer for more information on adding printers within the College of Design. See Installing the Novell Client and Installing WolfPrint Printers for information on accessing WolfPrint printers from a Windows computer.

• Symantec AntiVirus, a virus detection application, is available free of charge to NC State students, faculty, and staff at http://www.ncsu.edu/it/antivirus. Instructions are located there. You must use your Unity Login to access this software. Approved antivirus software is REQUIRED for all computers connected to StudioNet.

If you have trouble, please contact the College of Design IT staff in Brooks 202-204 for help. If you have a laptop you need help with, bring it with you. You can also send an email to design_help@ncsu.edu with specific information about your problem.