Is anything required to connect my computer to ResNet?
If you are living on campus and want to connect to the residential network (ResNet), make sure you have the following items for your computer. An Ethernet card You’ll need an Ethernet card or NIC installed on your computer to be able to connect to the Internet. The card should be auto-sensing 10/100 Base-T and have an RJ-45 connection Almost all new computers come equipped with this connection. If you are using DSL or Cable Modem at home, your computer most likely has the proper connection. If you don’t have an Ethernet card, you may purchase one at one of the major electronics stores. An Ethernet cable You’ll also need a Category(or CAT)-5, 5E, or -6 twisted-pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connections that’s 15 to 20 feet long* (but not longer than 20 feet). These cables should be available at the University Bookstore as well as any electronics or computer store. *The reason for this length is to insure that you can connect your computer to one of the two jacks in the room regardless o
