Register New or Transfer Registrations 

Register a New Computer

Computers should be registered to the individual using them, not to the department or the departmental administrator. Exceptions are made for cluster and departmental computers.

To register a new computer, follow the steps below. You will need the hardware address, building location and subnet for the computer you are registering.

1. Go to the NetReg page at http://netreg.net.cmu.edu. The Network Registration page appears. Read the instructions on this page. Be sure to download the Root Certificate.
2. Click Enter at the bottom of the page and enter your Andrew ID and password at the WebISO login.
3. Select Register New Machine, at the top of the page.
   
4. Depending on whether you are registering a wired or wireless connection, do one of the following:
   • Wireless Connections: Choose Wireless from the Network pull down menu and click Continue.
   • Wired Connections: Choose a location from the Building pull down menu and click Continue. Next, select the subnet from the Subnet pull down menu.
     
5. The Basic Information page appears with fields for Hostname, Hardware Address and Affiliation.
   • Hostname / Domain Name: The Hostname field is optional; you may enter a name for the computer in this field. In the Domain field, select the appropriate domain for your group. Unless your group is specifically listed, select andrew.cmu.edu.
   • Hardware address: This field will be completed for you.
   • Affiliation: Select the appropriate affiliation.
     
6. Click Continue to register the computer. Depending on whether your registration was successful or not, you'll be presented with one of the following:
   • If the registration process fails, you'll be presented with the Register a New Machine screen again. A red box appears indicating the problem.
   • If the registration is successful, you'll be presented with a green box and a list of your registered machines.
7. Once you've completed the registration process, allow at least 30 minutes for the information to propagate to the network.

Important Note: Machines and outlets should be assigned to the individuals who own them. Next, follow the steps in the Transfer Machine Registration section of this document to transfer the machine to the actual owner.

Transfer Computer Registration

Follow the steps below, to transfer a computer to the individual who will use it.

1. Go to the NetReg page at http://netreg.net.cmu.edu. Click Enter at the bottom of the page and enter your Andrew ID and password at the WebISO login.
2. At the Registered Machines page, select the machine you want to transfer. The Machine Information page will appear.
3. Click the View/Update Protections link. The View Protections page displays.
   
4. Under the Add user/group to protections area of the View Protections page:
   • Type a valid Andrew userID under Identity.
   • Check the Read and Write options under Level Rights.
   • Click Add Protection.
     
5. The View Protections page redisplays. The Andrew userID that you entered appears under the Identities assigned to this machine registration.
6. Once the machine is assigned to the owner, click Delete (next to your userID) to remove yourself.

Note: The machine information will be available as part of the department list only. It will no longer appear under your name.

Last Updated: 7/26/07