Wired Instructions
How do I get a Wired Connection?
Ethernet ports are available in all residence hall rooms, offices, and many other places on campus, such as the library and computer labs. A wired connection can be obtained by simply using an ethernet cable to connect your computer to the port on the wall. For this type of connection, no log-in is required and you should have access to the internet right away.
To Setup Your Wired Network:
Example shown below outlines how to obtain a connection using a Macintosh computer.
1. To properly set-up a wired connection, an ethernet cord will be required to connect to your computer.
Note: An ethernet cord can be purchased from most electronic stores or online retailers.
![Book Store Ethernet Cable Book Store Ethernet Cable](/information-technology-services/instructional-support/images/bookstore-ethernet-cable.jpg)
2. Locate your wall outlet which should contain a ethernet data jack port (blue jack in photo to the right). Ethernet ports can be distinguished by a sticker with the image of an orange computer icon next to it.
Note: Ethernet Ports on campus can be either orange or blue colored, which some may contain an orange sticker beside them.
![Data Jack Dorm Data Jack Dorm](/information-technology-services/instructional-support/images/data-jack-dorm.jpg)
![Data Jack Data Jack](/information-technology-services/instructional-support/images/data-jack.jpg)
![Ethernet connected Network Ethernet Cable connected](/information-technology-services/instructional-support/images/ethernet-adapter.jpg)
![Ethernet connected to Laptop Ethernet Cable](/information-technology-services/instructional-support/images/computer-connected-ethernet.jpg)
6. You can verify that you have a good connection if you are able to navigate to a web page using a web browser or you can go to your Network settings to confirm you have been connected using your ethernet cable.
![Ethernet connected Network Ethernet Cable connected to Network](/information-technology-services/network/images/ethernet-connected-2.png)
7. Make sure your computer is using the wired connection. You may have to Turn Off your wireless to make sure you are not using your Wi-Fi instead of the ethernet cable.
![Wireless Off Wi-Fi OFF](/information-technology-services/network/images/wireless-off-4.png)
If you are still having trouble connecting:
Contact ITS Help Desk
Still Need Help?
Phone: (309)556-3900
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Location: The Ames Library