DHCP Info
(updated 11/21/03, Ed)What is this service and what can it do for you?
DHCP, which stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, allows individuals with laptop computers to take advantage of using internet connections located in all classrooms and labs and some conference rooms all over campus. This service provides for ease of network connectivity for Faculty, Staff and Students who need to teach in the classroom or lab. By utilizing a laptop that has an ethernet card installed on in, individuals can gain access to their respective "on campus resources" as well as access to the World Wide Web. Please keep in mind that this service does not provide any Unix account, but rather just the "network connection" from the laptop that you provide.Where is this service located and when is it available?
The DHCP service is provided in each classroom and lab on the Cal Poly campus. It is active 24 hours/day. It is up to the Faculty or Staff individual to be able to obtain access into the classroom and also be authorized to be teaching in that classroom or lab by his/her department.DHCP is also located in various Conference rooms around campus, and is available through scheduling by Staff or Faculty. The DHCP available conference rooms are found at:DHCP ready Conference Rooms
Students may make presentations or assist faculty with the teaching aspects of the course material and utilize this DHCP service on their own laptops while doing so. All classrooms and labs have a "DHCP ready" port for instructional purposes. Classrooms, labs and conference rooms are not meant to be used by students wanting a quick place to "jump on the network" for their own personal reasons. The Mobile Computing link provides information for the prefferred method of connectivity for students who need quick network access while on campus.
What do I do next to use this service?
You will need a laptop that is set up properly (see the links below).If you don't have a laptop, you may check one out from MDS which are already configured and ready to go.
If you wish to use your own laptop, you must sign up at the ITS Help Desk and specify where you would like to use it. If you are a student, you must obtain permission from a Faculty member. Once you've signed up and your application is processed, you are ready to connect via DHCP with your computer.
Configuring DHCP for Mac and Windows machines
IMPORTANT: Remember your original network settings. You will need to restore them if you are using your laptop on another network. (i.e. Home cable, DSL...)Go here to configure a Macintosh
Go here to configure a MacintoshOSX
Go here to configure a Windows 95/98/NT PC
Go here to configure a Windows Millennium Edition (ME) PC
Go here to configure a Windows 2000 PC
Go here to configure a Windows XP PC
