How-To
Here’s a list of just about anything you’d want to do, and links to instructions on how to do it.
If you can’t find what you need here, try out our FAQ.
If, after reading the instructions, you need help from a ResTek Consultant, please fill out an Ask ResTek form.
Getting connected
- Ethernet connection:
- What you need
- Installing a NIC
- Connecting to the network
- Troubleshooting: IP release/renew
- Troubleshooting: 169 IP
- Troubleshooting: Network settings
Security
- Viruses (Get a virus scanner):
- McAfee Virus Scan 7.0 (for Windows XP)
- Install
- Update virus defintions
- Set McAfee to automatically update virus definitions
- Scan for viruses
- Set McAfee to automatically scan for viruses
- McAfee Security Center / McAfee 8.0 (for Windows XP)
- McAfee Virex (for Mac)
- Install
- Update virus definitions
- Set Virex to automatically update virus definitions
- Scan for viruses
- Set Virex to automatically scan for viruses
- Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition
- Update virus definitions
- Scan for viruses
- Turn on auto-protect
- McAfee Virus Scan 7.0 (for Windows XP)
- Spyware:
- Windows security:
- Macintosh security:
- Software updates - Mac OS X
- Mac passwords
- Mac Firewall
Gaming
Routers and wireless
Other
- Access your u drive
- MyWestern email
- Computer vendors - local computer stores and computer manufacturer support
- Campus resources - technology resources on campus
- iPrint - print to your lab from your room
- Cable TV - get basic cable channels in your room





