1. On the Network Registration web page, select Register New Machine.
2. The Register a New Machine screen appears. From the drop-down menu, select the building location for your WIRED connection, and then click Continue.
3. Select the appropriate Subnet location and then click Continue.
4. A new screen appears. Complete the Hostname section as follows:
   • first field (OPTIONAL): enter a vanity name or leave this field blank for an auto-generated name.
   • second field: enter res.cmu.edu (residence hall rooms) OR enter your group/department or andrew.cmu.edu (other locations).
     • Complete the other fields as follows:
       • Hardware Address: completed for you.
       • Affiliation: select the appropriate affiliation (faculty and staff - select the appropriate department).
     • Submit your registration. One of the following messages will appear:
       • Error - The Register a New Machine screen appears with a red box indicating the problem. Contact the Help Center for assistance (advisor@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-4357).
       • Success - The new registration name appears in a green box followed by a list of your registered machines.

Device Does Not Have a Web Browser

1. From a computer, go to the NetReg site netreg.net.cmu.edu/.
2. Click Register New Machine. Enter the required information for your device.

Manual Configuration

Consult the device manual, for help with manual configuration.

To find your device configuration information:

1. From a computer, go to the NetReg site netreg.net.cmu.edu/.
2. Click the device hostname and then click View Network Configuration Information.

Consider the following:

Cause: New wired network registrations may take 15-30 minutes to fully activate.
Solution: Wait at least 30 minutes from the time of registration and then try accessing the Internet again.

Cause: Your web browser or network application's name and address have old information saved.
Solution: Quit and relaunch your web browser or network application.

Cause: Your operating system's network name and address have old information saved.
Solution: Reboot your computer or clear your operating system's network name and address cache, and then relaunch your web browser.

If your Windows 7 computer is managed AND you log into your computer with credentials other than your Andrew userID and password, please follow the Managed Computer steps to connect to the CMU-SECURE wireless network.