Cedarville University

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Guest Network Access

Welcome to CedarNet! On our campus, guest computers are referred to as "Self-Provided Computers" (SPCs). SPCs share the University's high-speed Internet connection, but do not have permission to use the software we provide on our University-owned computers.

Visit our Guest Wireless Access page if you wish to use a wireless connection, otherwise follow these instructions for setting up Windows and Mac OS X computers for network use over a wired connection.

In order to successfully connect your SPC to Cedarville's network, three steps must be taken: 1) Setup, 2) Registration, and 3) Proxy Configuration.

1. Setup

  • Before you attempt a connection, please verify that you have updated your anti-virus software and your anti-spyware software. This will help prevent the risk of both getting and spreading a virus.
  • You will connect using an Ethernet connection. Please verify your device is able to make a connection through one of these methods. (Modem dial-up connections do not work on campus.)
    • Active data jacks are marked with a green dot. To use an Ethernet connection, plug into an active wall jack with a standard "Cat. 5" Ethernet cable. It is a little bigger than a phone cord. If you forgot yours or do not have one, the Cedarville University Bookstore in the Stevens Student Center (SSC) has them for a reasonable price.

2. Registration

You will need a username and password to register your computer and use it on Cedarville's network. This can be obtained from your main point of contact with the University*.

    1. Once on campus, register your computer by opening your browser and going to an off-campus web page (i.e. www.google.com). This will re-direct your browser to the Self-Provided Computer (SPC) registration page.
    2. Follow the directions shown on the SPC registration page page, using the username and password you were given to register your SPC.
    3. Restart your computer when registration is complete.

3. Proxy Configuration

Follow the appropriate configuration instructions below for either a Windows or Mac OS X computer. If you do not use Internet Explorer, this information can be adapted to setup other browsers.

    Windows with Internet Explorer
    1. Open Internet Explorer. Click "Tools" > "Internet Options."
    2. This will open a window with several tabs across the top. Click the "Connections" tab, and click the "LAN Settings" button.
    3. Check the "Automatically detect settings" box and click "OK."
    4. Try accessing any off-campus web page (such as www.msn.com). If your computer is configured successfully, you will be prompted for your username and password.
    Mac OS X with Internet Explorer
    1. Open System Preferences (located in the Applications folder or go to the Apple > "System Preferences"), and under "Internet & Network," click on "Network."
    2. Beside "Location" use the drop-down box to select "Automatic."
    3. Beside "Show" select "Network Port Configurations." If it is not already checked, check "Built-in Ethernet" to enable your Ethernet connection. (You must have "Built-in Ethernet" listed as a Port Configuration in order to connect to Cedarville's network.)
    4. Beside "Show" select "Built-in Ethernet."
    5. Click on the "TCP/IP" tab. Next to "Configure" choose "Using DHCP."
    6. Click on the "Proxies" tab. In the list of proxies, enable the following and enter the information listed for each one:
      • Web Proxy (HTTP): proxy.cedarville.edu Port:: 8080
      • Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS): proxy.cedarville.edu Port: 8080
      • Automatic Proxy Configuration: http://proxysource.cedarville.edu/spc.pac
    7. Click on the "Ethernet" tab. Beside "Configure," the drop-down box should be set on "Automatically."
    8. Save the settings and close System Preferences.
    9. Configure your browser. If using Internet Explorer (Safari only works on our network when running MacOS 10.3.8 or later):
      • Open Internet Explorer. Go to "Explorer" > "Preferences."
      • Scroll to "Network" > "Proxies."
      • Check "Web Proxy," click "Settings" and enter the following information: proxy.cedarville.edu Port: 8080. "Method" should be set on "Normal." Close the dialogue box.
      • Check "Use Web Proxy for all" and click "OK."
    10. Try accessing any off-campus web page (such as www.msn.com). If your computer is configured successfully, you will be prompted for your username and password.

*Faculty and staff may obtain a guest account for their guests by submitting a Computer Service Request. This page is "Printer Friendly."

Step-by-step configuration information for other browsers, troubleshooting tips, wireless coverage areas, and other helpful information can be found on the SPC website if more information is needed (www.cedarville.edu/spc). More specific information about wireless is available at www.cedarville.edu/wireless.