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If you're running Windows 10, you can use the automatic setup script to configure your computer to use the residential network:
1. First, download the following two files: SetupResNet.cmd and Ethernet0.xml . Open your download folder. |  |
| 2. Open your download folder, right-click on SetupResNet.cmd and select "Run as Administrator". |  |
| 3. Click Yes to allow the script to make changes. |  |
| 4. A black window will appear as the automated setup process is completed. |  |
| 5. When prompted by the setup script, disconnect and reconnect your network cable. | |
| 6. You will be asked to sign in. Enter your UMBC username and password. |  |
| 7. You should see a window telling you that Windows can't verify the server's identity. Click Connect. |  |
| 8. You should be connected to the internet in a few seconds. You should not have to repeat these instructions when you connect in the future. |
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| If for some reason this process doesn't work, you can follow the instructions on How do I connect to the UMBC Residential Wired Network using a PC running Windows 10? (Manual Configuration). |
To register your Windows computer for use with the UMBC Residential Wired Network, you'll need to find out your computer's wired ethernet address (MAC Address).
- Right-click on the start button and select Command Prompt from the menu.
- Type in ipconfig /all and press Enter. This will display your network configuration.
- Scroll down to your wired network adapter and look for the values next to "Physical Address," which is your MAC address.
Once you have your MAC address, simply follow the instructions in How do I register my device for use with the Residential Wired Network at UMBC?