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.

The College of Design uses the campus Nomad network for most StudioNet connections. The Nomad network allows for simple registration to connect to the network.

To use the WIRED Nomad network for StudioNet in Brooks, Kamphoefner or Leazar Halls, you will need to—

• Follow the instructions below to set up your computer to use the wired Nomad network
• Request a walljack to be turned on for your use
• Buy an Category 5 ethernet cable for wired connection (available at the NCSU Bookstores)
• Connect your computer to the walljack
• Configure your TCP/IP settings
• Open a web browser to log in and register your computer
• 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 a StudioNet Wired Connection. To complete the application, you must first request a walljack be turned on for your use. For instructions on finding a walljack number, go to Connecting Your Computer to a Network Walljack. Find the walljack number before continuing with the Online Walljack Registration.

• After completing the online application, you will receive an email with further instructions for setting up your computer and the number of the walljack activated for your computer. The walljack number may be different from the one you requested, but it will be nearby. 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 walljack. If you have not heard back after 3 business days, please send an email to design_help@ncsu.edu. 

• Obtain a Category 5, twisted-pair ethernet cable. If you don't have one already, these are available in several lengths at the NCSU Bookstores or computer stores such as CompUSA, Best Buy, the Apple Store, etc. or can be ordered online. Use only cables rated for Category 5 network use—do not attempt to use a telephone cord or other non-network cable.

• Plug your computer into the walljack indicated in the email you receive. See Connecting Your Computer to a Network Walljack.

• Wireless networking is also available as a convenience when you are away from your desk. We recommend you use a wired connection at your desk. Instructions for connecting to the wireless network are here.

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

• To connect to the network you must first launch a web browser and try getting to a web site. You will be automatically redirected to the Nomad login page.

Log in using your Unity ID and Password. This will allow you to use the Nomad network for this one session only. You may register your computer to give you automatic access for the whole semester. By registering, you won't have to log in each time you wish to use the Nomad network. Once a network adapter is registered, it will work anywhere there is Nomad network on campus. For the College of Design, wired Nomad ports are available in studio and some other public spaces in Brooks, Kamphoefner and Leazar Halls.

NOTE: You are responsible for any computer you register. If your computer is lost, lent to a friend, stolen, etc. you need to remove the computer from the registration list by returning to http://nomad.ncsu.edu/. The registration will need to be renewed once each semester. You will receive an email each semester notifying you to renew your registration. If you do not renew, you will have to re-register after your computer has been removed from the access list.

Using the computer you want to register, connect to the Nomad network as described above. You must be connected to the Nomad network using the wired ethernet adapter on the computer you wish to register for this to work. Once you're connected, go to http://nomad.ncsu.edu/. You must register both your wired and wireless adapters on the Nomad network if you wish to use both.

Read the Introduction and Policy Agreement then click on "Device Registration" on the left side.

You'll need to log in again to get full access to the registration system.

The page will return to look like this.

Click on "Add Device" on the left side.

Your computer's ethernet adapter address (MAC Address) will be automatically entered. Enter a description, click "Yes" to agree to the policies, then click the "Add Device" button.

If all goes well, you will see this page and the registration process is complete.

Your computer should now be able to connect to any wired Nomad port on campus. For the College of Design, wired Nomad ports are available in studios and some other public spaces in Brooks, Kamphoefner and Leazar Halls. If you wish to also use a wireless connection, click here for instructions.

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 WolfCopy printers. Go to http://www.ncsu.edu/mac for instructions and to download this software for Macintosh computers. See How to Add a WolfCopy 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 WolfCopy Printers for information on accessing WolfCopy 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/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.