Installing the Software

When your connection is active you can install the software driver and network applications. We will start by installing the drivers for the TCP/IP and Novell connections:

1. Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
2. Double click on Control Panel. The Control Panel window will come up.
3. Double click on Networks. A window listing the network drivers already installed will come up.
4. Click the Add button, select Protocols, select Microsoft, and then select TCP/IP, Click OK.
5. Click Add again, select Clients, select Microsoft, and then select Client for Novell Networks. Click OK.
6. Select Client for Novell Networks from the list of installed drivers.
7. Click the Properties button.
8. Type in HICKORY in the Preferred Server field.
9. Click OK in the Properties window, and Click OK to end.

At this time Windows 95 will install the network drivers and reboot the computer. It will ask for the installation disk, so follow the instructions on the screen. When Windows 95 boots up again it will prompt for a username and password to log into the Novell account. Fill in the information and click OK.

The University has made a collection of network applications avalible for your use. Follow these steps to install this package:

1. Click the Start button, and then select Run from the menu.
2. Type in the Run field p: uinet setup and hit Enter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You are now already to use your new ethernet connection. The software you installed in the last step has a program to check your email and to surf the WWW. Using your connection is much faster than the modems on campus, including those in the labs. If you ever need help with any step of this process or further help using your network software, there are many organizations to assist you. If your problem is setting up your connection, you can call the residence support personnel at 5-5507 or email them at support@resnet.uidaho.edu. If your problem is with the network software, the UI Computer Help Desk can assist you at 5-APAL, or helpdesk@uidaho.edu.