How to register for the Open Network
While Connected to an Open Network Wallplate

1. Configure your computer to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain a valid IP address:
	Windows 98 Users: Go to START MENU-> SETTINGS-> CONTROL PANEL-> NETWORK-> scroll through "Components Used by this Connection" to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)-> double click or click on PROPERTIES and click on "Obtain an IP address automatically". Then click OK.
	Windows 2000 Users: Go to START MENU-> SETTINGS-> CONTROL PANEL-> NETWORK AND DIALUP CONNECTIONS-> LOCAL AREA CONNECTION->PROPERTIES-> scroll through "components checked are used by this connection" and double click on "Obtain an IP address automatically". Then click OK.
	Mac Users: Go to APPLE-> TCP/IP-> set the CONFIGURE drop down menu to "Using DHCP Server".

Students: Use your web browser to go to register.net.umd.edu and click on "Commuter Students". Follow the instructions to register.

Faculty and Staff: Use your web browser to go to register.net.umd.edu and click on "Faculty and Staff". Follow the instructions to register.

2. Reboot your computer. Once you are a registered user, you will have network access via any Open Network wallplate. Each time that you use the Open Network, your computer should be set to DHCP to obtain a valid IP address.