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| * Room Number | * Room Number | ||
| * Type of Connection (either wired or wireless; if wired, which port you are connected to if connect to an access point) | * Type of Connection (either wired or wireless; if wired, which port you are connected to if connect to an access point) | ||
| - | * Console MAC Address (for either the wired or wireless adapter) | + | * Console [[https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/students/network#what-is-a-mac-address|MAC Address]] (for either the wired or wireless adapter) |
| * Console Type | * Console Type | ||
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| * Room Number | * Room Number | ||
| * Type of Connection (either wired or wireless; if wired, which port you are connected to if connect to an access point) | * Type of Connection (either wired or wireless; if wired, which port you are connected to if connect to an access point) | ||
| - | * Device MAC Address (for the wireless adapter) | + | * Device [[https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/students/network#what-is-a-mac-address|MAC Address]] (for the wireless adapter) |
| * Device Type | * Device Type | ||
| - | You can connect to a wired connection as well, just include your wired MAC address. | + | You can connect to a wired connection as well, just include your wired [[https://kb.mlc-wels.edu/students/network#what-is-a-mac-address|MAC address]]. |
| Some features of these devices require you to be on the same network as the devices you are using or controlling. If you have specific needs, please [[http://mlc-wels.edu/support|contact Network Services]] and work with the staff there. | Some features of these devices require you to be on the same network as the devices you are using or controlling. If you have specific needs, please [[http://mlc-wels.edu/support|contact Network Services]] and work with the staff there. | ||
| ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ||
| - | **Why can't I play my Xbox/Playstation?** | + | ==== Why can't I play my Xbox/Playstation? ==== |
| It is possible you are connected to the Guest Network/MLC Guest WLAN and that device has more restrictions than the Student Network/MLC Student WLAN. You will need to connect to the correct network, register your device, or contact Network Services for help. | It is possible you are connected to the Guest Network/MLC Guest WLAN and that device has more restrictions than the Student Network/MLC Student WLAN. You will need to connect to the correct network, register your device, or contact Network Services for help. | ||
| - | **Can I use my own wireless router in the dorms?** | + | ==== Can I use my own wireless router in the dorms? ==== |
| No. Please do not. | No. Please do not. | ||
| - | **I can't connect my device to the network, what should I do?** | + | ==== What is a MAC address? ==== |
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| + | It is the hardware identifier for the network device on your machine. It is sometimes called a MAC address, hardware address, network address, or similar things. Often you can find the information needed in your device settings, printed on the box, on a sticker on the device, or on a network connection screen. They often look like pairs of letters and numbers separated by colons. | ||
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| + | Look for something like this: ''aa:bb:cc:11:22:33''. | ||
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| + | This information is vital and is needed in order for the network to be able to recognize your device and give it the access you require. Providing even a single inaccurate digit or number is enough to stop a device from connecting properly. Often the information is found while setting up a network connection on the device. | ||
| + | ==== I can't connect my device to the network, what should I do? ==== | ||
| If you are having issues, the best option is to [[http://mlc-wels.edu/support|contact Network Services]] to get the discussion started on how to best meet your needs. | If you are having issues, the best option is to [[http://mlc-wels.edu/support|contact Network Services]] to get the discussion started on how to best meet your needs. | ||
| - | **Can you open a port for me?** | + | ==== Can you open a port for me? ==== |
| As long as your gaming device is registered properly on the network, you should not need to request any additional network ports to be opened. | As long as your gaming device is registered properly on the network, you should not need to request any additional network ports to be opened. | ||
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| Be warned, some features of modern gaming devices are built with the idea that you are connected to a minimally shared internet connection in your home. However, this is not the case with a network shared among hundreds of students. If a feature is not working, please contact our office so that we can try and look into it but we are not able to guarantee operation of all features. | Be warned, some features of modern gaming devices are built with the idea that you are connected to a minimally shared internet connection in your home. However, this is not the case with a network shared among hundreds of students. If a feature is not working, please contact our office so that we can try and look into it but we are not able to guarantee operation of all features. | ||
| - | **Where can I get an Ethernet cable?** | + | ==== Where can I get an Ethernet cable? ==== |
| The [[http://mlc-wels.edu/bookstore|MLC Bookstore]] sells cables, along with Walmart in New Ulm as well. | The [[http://mlc-wels.edu/bookstore|MLC Bookstore]] sells cables, along with Walmart in New Ulm as well. | ||
| - | **Does MLC filter Internet access?** | + | ==== What if I want/need to hook up multiple devices using a wired connection and have only one port? ==== |
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| + | You will need to purchase a network switch, **NOT a router**. Switches are usually quite cheap and easy to order online. | ||
| + | ==== Does MLC filter Internet access? ==== | ||
| MLC maintains firewalls and a filtering service. | MLC maintains firewalls and a filtering service. | ||
students/network.txt · Last modified: 2018/08/18 11:36 by Martens, Robert L
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