Wired Internet - macOS Configuration

These instructions show the process for connecting to a wired network on macOS 10.15 Catalina, but are similar for other versions of macOS. If you need to make any configuration adjustments, you will need to have admin privileges on your computer.

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Open the System Preferences menu.

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Select Network.

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Make sure the Location drop-down menu is set to Automatic and you have selected Ethernet in the left panel.

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Make sure the lock in the lower left corner is set to unlock. If not, click on the lock and you will be prompted for administrative credentials to make changes. From the Configure drop-down menu, select Using DHCP.

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If you made any of the changes above, click the Apply button. Your new settings will take effect, and you can close the Network window.

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Open a web browser to test your connection. In some instances, you may be asked to register your computer onto CU Boulder's network. If you register your computer, you should clear your web browser's cache after registration.