ACU provides an ethernet connection that allows users in-room Internet access 24 hours a day.  Every hall has an ethernet connection for each student in the room (with the exception of Sherrod Apartments).  You will need a 10baseT ethernet card installed on your computer and a category 5 ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors. There are NO additional charges for using either the ethernet or modem connection in your room.

Warning: Do not plug your phone cable into an ethernet jack; it could break your ResNet connection.  Both ports look very similar but the phone jack is smaller.  Check with a Team55 representative if you are not sure which port to plug into.

PC Instructions:

1. Windows XP (PDF format 16k)
2. Windows 2000 (PDF format 28k)
3. Windows ME (PDF format 104k)
4. Windows 98/95 (PDF format 72k)

Macintosh Instructions:

1. Mac OS X (PDF format 12k)
2. Mac OS 9 and older (PDF format 12k)

Ethernet Cards

You will need to purchase an Ethernet card and a category 5 Ethernet cable for you computer before you can configure your system to access the wired network connections on-campus.  Find out why you should use a wired connection instead of a wireless connection.

Can I still connect with a modem?

Yes, you can connect to the on-campus modem pool from your residence hall room or from off campus.  View our dial-up instructions.