Wireless Connection for both Apple & Windows Computers

  1. Make sure your computer has a wireless network card. If you do not have such a device check with the El Corral Bookstore. For more details on wireless visit Mustang Wireless.
  2. Open any web browser as you normally would and try to connect to a web site. Follow the onscreen instructions to log in to the wireless network using your www.my.calpoly.edu user name and password.
    • If you have any questions about your user name or password contact the Cal Poly Service Desk.
    • Note: You must have an existing Cal Poly account to log in.
  3. Go to the Antivirus Information web page for instructions about downloading and installing Antivirus software. Install the software.

Server Connection

Important: The CAED File Server is not backed up and is cleared off every July 1st. The CAED is not responsible for any data loss so always have a backup copy of your data.

From an Apple Computer

Mac OS X 10.3 and higher users need to follow these directions to connect to their department's data and student protected data. This server is not backed up and gets cleared off every July 1st.

  1. Click on the "Go" menu and go down to and click on "Connect to Server..."
  2. On the "Server Address" line type caed1.calpoly.edu and hit "Connect"
  3. Enter the same User Name and Password as you use to connect to the http://my.calpoly.edu/ site and click "Connect"
  4. Select your User Name for your protected files or CAED-File-Server for your department's data and select "OK". After you are connected the volume will appear on the desktop.
    • Always copy your files off of the server to the local computer before opening them.
    • Keep a backup copy of your data.
    • If you are connected from a CAED computer lab, always drag the volume icon to the trash/disconnect icon in the dock to disconnect from the server when you are finished.

From a Windows Computer

  1. In "Windows Explorer" or from the Run prompt in the Start Menu type \\caed1.calpoly.edu including the backslashes
  2. The User Name is "caedshared" and Password is "caedshared" then click "OK"
  3. In the new server window double click on caed-file-server to browse the server for your department's data. If you want to map a drive right mouse click caed-file-server and select "Map Network Drive..."
  4. Create your own folder in your department's "Shared" folder with your Cal Poly email User Name as the folder name. If these directions are not followed, the folder will automatically be deleted by the server.
    • Always copy your files off of the server to the local computer before opening them.
    • Keep a backup copy of your data.

Help

Please direct any computer or network related questions to the Help Desk at x67000 and have them assign a Service Request to the CAED Technical Support team.