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students:network [2018/08/10 14:45]
Martens, Robert L [What is a MAC address?]
students:network [2018/08/16 15:57]
Martens, Robert L [Where can I get an Ethernet cable?]
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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.
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 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.
  
 +==== 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? ==== ==== Does MLC filter Internet access? ====
  
students/network.txt · Last modified: 2018/08/18 11:36 by Martens, Robert L