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How To Configure A Mac OS X 10.4 Dorm Ethernet Connection

1. Click on the Apple menu on the top-left corner of the screen and select System Preferences.

   

2. Click on the Network icon located on the Internet & Network section.

   

3. When the Network Preferences window opens, click the pop-up menu next to Show: and select Built-in Ethernet.

4. Click on the TCP/IP tab.

5. Click on the pop-up menu next to Configure IPv4: and select Using DHCP.

   Note: If Using DHCP is not available, click on the PPPoE tab and uncheck Connect using PPPoE. Now return to the TCP/IP tab.

6. In the DNS Servers: box, type 128.8.74.2 and 128.8.76.2.

7. In the Search Domains: box, type umd.edu.

8. Click on the Apply Now button and you will be connected to your dorm ethernet.