CAED Computer Network Connection Guidelines
http://www.caed.calpoly.edu/tech

CAUTION:
These servers are not backed up and get wiped out and cleared off every July 1st. There will be no wired cable connections. Remember this is a privilege, so please keep your folder sizes to less than 1gig. The CAED is not responsible for any user's data loss.

The following steps are for both Windows and Apple computers

Step 1 - Make sure your computer has a wireless network card which uses 802.11b/g standard technology. If you do not have such a device check with the El Corral Bookstore. For more details on wireless visit http://mobilecomputing.calpoly.edu/

Step 2 - To get connected open any web browser as you normally would and try to connect to a website. Then follow the onscreen instructions to log in to the wireless system using your www.my.calpoly.edu user name and password. If you have any questions about your user name or password contact the Service Desk. Please note that you must have an existing Cal Poly account to log in.

Step 3 - Install Anti-Virus Software

Step 4 - For Windows user only, Install Anti-Spyware Software from Webroot Spy Sweeper

Step 5 - Check for the latest Windows or Apple updates and make sure your system is auto updating

Step 6 - How to connect to your department's server
(these servers are not backed up and get wiped out every July 1st)

How to connect to your department's server from an
Apple Computer (secure connection)

How to connect to your department's server from a
Windows Computer

If you have done all the above steps and you still can't get on the internet. From another computer check to see if your computer is blocked at http://blocked.calpoly.edu/

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