Once your wireless software reports association with an access point, does the access points address start with a McMaster IP (prefix 130.113…)?
You can check this using the utility software supplied by the vendor of your wireless NIC. If not, the access point you’re using is not one associated with the University network. Again, move closer to one of the listed access points. • Is your machine configured to use DHCP? DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows servers to assign temporary network IP addresses to computers that contact them and ask for an identity. On a Windows system, this is usually described with the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option. On a Macintosh this is described with the “Configure using DHCP server” option, available in the TCP/IP properties of the network adapter. In order to access the wireless network at McMaster with the VPN server, your machine will need to be configured to use DHCP. On a Windows machine: Go to Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> Dialup Networking (or Network and Dialup Connections), then selecting the connection you want to examine. Right-click on
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