Before you start, do either of the following apply to you? If so, proceed directly to Step 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable.

• You are connecting to the wired network in a registrar classroom. Outlets in Registrar Classrooms are already active.
• You have a CMU phone with an unused ethernet cable attached. You can connect your computer to your phone via this cable to take advantage of your phone's active outlet. Note: Do not unplug the ethernet cable that connects your phone to the outlet.

If neither applies, follow these steps to activate your outlet:

1. Connect to the CMU network. If you are off campus, connect to VPN first before proceeding.
2. Visit CANDO.
3. Click Enter Cable and Network Distribution Operations Application (left).
4. Log in with your Andrew userID and password, then authenticate with DUO when prompted. CANDO displays a list of your previous activations.
5. On the sidebar, double-click CANDO Navigation >  Activations > New Activation. 
6. Click New Activation (left). The New Activation tab displays.
7. Select the Location, Building, and Room from the appropriate drop-downs.
   Note: CANDO displays a list of available outlets and their activation statuses. If the outlet you wish to activate is already active, proceed to Step 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable.
8. Click the outlet you wish to activate and click Request Activation to submit your request. Note: Outlet activation may take up to two business days.

Note: This completes the student activation process.

Customize Configuration Details

Note: The following options may not be available for students.

1. Your Configuration Details should autopopulate based on your location. Click Save to apply.
2. To customize configuration details click the Network drop-down and select the name of your building.
3. Click Template and select the appropriate option. If unsure of the template, select Single Host (User or Server).
4. Click Save. A summary of your outlet activation will display.
5. Click Expires On and set an expiration date for the activation, if desired.
6. Click Save.

Once the outlet has been activated:

1. Connect your ethernet to your computer.
   Note: If your computer doesn't have an ethernet port, you will need an adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the ethernet cable to wall outlet.

Students

To register devices in residence halls:

1. Visit Device Registration.
2. Log in with your Andrew userID and password, then authenticate with DUO when prompted
3. Under Wired (Residential), click Register.
4. Select your Building and Network.
5. Enter a hostname (e.g., JoeUser-Mac).
6. Enter your device's MAC address.
7. Click Submit. Your registration may take up to 25 minutes to process.

Note: Devices are registered with a private IP address. This provides additional security when accessing internet resources. If you require a public IP address, contact the Computing Services Help Center at 412-268-4357 (HELP) or it-help@cmu.edu to request one. 

Faculty, Staff, and all others

To register a device in any of the following buildings:

• 311 South Craig Street
• 4705 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Neville Apartments)
• 4735 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Clyde Residence Hall)
• 475 Butler St Etna
• Cyert Hall
• Pittsburgh Technology Center
• TCS Hall

1. Visit Device Registration.
2. Log in with your Andrew userID and password, then authenticate with DUO when prompted
3. Under Wired (Residential), click Register.
4. Enter a hostname (e.g., JoeUser-Mac).
5. Enter your device's MAC address.
6. Select your Network.
7. Click Submit. Your registration may take up to 25 minutes to process.

To register devices located in all other academic or administrative buildings or to register in a residence hall as a faculty or staff member:

1. Visit https://netreg.net.cmu.edu. 
2. Click Enter. 
3. Download the Root Certificate if prompted.
4. Log in with your Andrew userID and password if prompted.
5. Click Register New Machine.
6. Click the Building drop-down and select your location, then click Continue.
7. Click the Subnet drop-down, then click Continue.
8. Enter the Basic Information:
   • Hostname (optional) - enter a name for your computer.
   • Domain Name - select andrew.cmu.edu unless your group is listed.
   • Hardware address - enter your computer's MAC address.
   • Affiliation - select your affiliation.
9. Click Continue. Your registered computer will be listed below. Device registrations may take up to 30 minutes to complete after submission.

Note: Devices are registered with a private IP address. This provides additional security when accessing internet resources. If you require a public IP address, contact the Computing Services Help Center at 412-268-4357 (HELP) or it-help@cmu.edu to request one.