What Do I Need to Register
Online Registration requires that the student have a properly configured NIC (Network Interface Card), an Ethernet cable no more than 25 feet long (anything longer could make the ResNet connection slower), as well as a properly configured browser in order to access the registration website. Also, the student must have activated their MyNEU account prior to attempting to register.
NOTE: Registration can only be completed while connected to a ResNet port on campus.
How To Register my Computer
If everything is configured correctly, the browser should automatically be redirected to the registration site (www.registerresnet.neu.edu). If the redirection fails, attempt to enter the URL manually to gain access to the site.
Once you have gained access to the registration site, enter your MyNEU username and password into the correct fields for authentication. You should then see the screen below. This screen is a binding agreement to abide by the NEU Appropriate Use Policy (AUP).
Make sure you fill in a phone number where indicated in case we need to contact you immediately about ResNet or HuskyCable service issues, then read the AUP. This document is very important as it outlines what you are allowed to do on the network without being penalized by the OSCCR. After reading and agreeing to the AUP, a successful registration screen should appear listing your name, MAC address, and time of registration.
Connecting to the Internet
For you to be able to connect to the internet you will need to clear your cache and obtain a new IP address. To clear your cache, follow these simple instructions.
Internet Explorer 7:
- Click the Tools on the top menu, then select Delete Browsing History.
- When the window appears, click the Delete Files button in the Temporary Internet Files section.
Safari :
- Go to the Safari menu at the top and click Empty Cache.
- Click Tools on the top menu, then select Clear Private Data.
- Make sure that Cache is checked, then click Clear Private Data Now.
You can easily get a new IP by shutting down the computer and waiting five minutes (you must wait five minutes or the computer will receive the same address). You can also attempt to manually release/renew your IP address with these instructions.
Release/Renew IP Address (Mac)
For Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) users:
- Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences....
- Click Network.
- Select Built-in Ethernet and click Configure.
- Click Renew DHCP Lease.
For Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard) users
- Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences....
- Click Network.
- Select Ethernet and click Advanced.
- Click Renew DHCP Lease.
Release/Renew IP address (Windows Vista)
- From the Start menu click All programs and then click Accessories
- Right click Command Prompt select Run as administrator.
- In the Command Prompt window type: ipconfig /release
- Press Enter
- Then in the Command Prompt window type: ipconfig /renew
- Press Enter
- Click the Start button and select Run.
- In the Run window type cmd and click OK.
- In the Command Prompt window type: ipconfig /release
- Press Enter
- Then in the Command Prompt window type: ipconfig /renew
- Press Enter