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Windows Instructions Mac Instructions

Windows
1.  Turn on the computer  
2.  Click on the "Start Menu" and then "Control Panel"
3.  Click on "Network Connections"
4.  Right Click on "Wireless Network Connection" and then left click on "Properties"
5.  Click on the "Wireless Networks" tab
6.  Click on "Add..." as shown to the right
7.  In the "Network Name (SSID):" box, type "nomad"  (no quotes, all lowercase)
8. In the "Date encryption" drop down menu, change WEP to "none".  
9.  Click OK  
10.  Restart the computer  
11.  Open up a web browser:  
  • Go to netreg.utk.edu
  • Click on "Register Your Computer"
  • Follow the onscreen instructions
 

Mac

1.  Turn on the computer  
2.  Click on the "Apple Icon" in the upper left corner.
3.  Open "System Preferences"  
4.  Click on the "Network Icon"
5.  Under "Show,"  select "Airport"
6.  Under "By Default, Join:", select "A Specific Network"
7.  Under "Network Name" type "nomad" (lowercase, no quotes)
8.  Click "Apply Now"  
9.  Open up a web browser:  
  • Go to netreg.utk.edu
  • Click "Register Your Computer"
  • Follow the onscreen instructions