Connecting to DukeNet
Using Windows Vista

These instructions are appropriate for students or faculty-in-residence living in campus residence halls. Instructions for connectivity to wired networks elsewhere are available from your local IT administrator.

NOTE: These instructions are based on the default theme and menus of Windows Vista.

Before you begin

To connect to Duke's network using these instructions, you must have:

  • An installed Ethernet adapter with RJ-45 plug (typically pre-installed in most computers)
  • An Ethernet cable connected from your computer to an Ethernet port
  • Windows Vista (Any Version)

Register for Network Access

The registration process (referred to as NetReg) will begin automatically the first time you connect to Duke's network and open a Web browser. An online registration form will display, stating Duke's policy on computing security and privacy. To complete your registration:

  1. Read the policy
  2. Click Enter
  3. Type in your NetID and password
  4. Click Simple Registration
  5. Wait 2 minutes and restart your computer

If you're still having problems after rebooting, please wait a few minutes and try again. It may take up to 10 minutes for the registration process to complete after you've finished entering your information, but once your IP address is assigned, you won't need to register again until the following semester.

In most cases, you won't n eed to do more than connect to your computer to the Ethernet port to start the process of connecting to Duke's network. In case you have problems, check the following sections below.  

Checking for TCP/IP

  1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu
  2. In the Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and click Network and Sharing Center
  3. Click on Manage Network Connections
  4. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties
  5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, make sure that the box next to Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is checked. If it is not, check it and click OK

Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol

  1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu
  2. In the Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and click Network and Sharing Center
  3. Click on Manage Network Connections
  4. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties
  5. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties
  6. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, make sure both Obtain and IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected
  7. Click OK on both windows to activate the changes
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