Computer browsers must be configured correctly to connect to the Internet on campus. Below are the instructions for configuring both Internet Explorer and Firefox. The processes are very similar, but there are a few minor differences.

Preparing to Configure the Internet Browser

Through an Ethernet Connection

1. Turn on the computer.
2. Connect the computer to an on-campus ethernet port. Ethernet ports are located in the library at study tables and in the carrels. Ethernet cables are available when connecting in the library, but will be needed to connect in the carrels. An ethernet cable is similar to a telephone cable with a larger end piece. To connect the computer, plug one end into the computer and the other into the ethernet port.
3. Open the computer browser. UT Southwestern internal sites should be available. To test accessibility, type "www.utsouthwestern.edu." The web site should appear. If it does, proceed to the steps for the appropriate browser. If it doesn't, contact the IR Call Center at 214-648-7600.

Through a Wireless Connection

Wireless connectivity on campus is available using utwpa2. For instructions or more information on utwpa2, visit the Wireless Access using WPA2 page.

Configuring Internet Explorer

1. From the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select "Internet Options."
2. Select the "Connections" tab in the pop-up window.
3. Near the bottom right of the tab, select "LAN settings."
4. Confirm the following settings:

   Item	Setting
   Automatically detect settings	CHECKED
   Use automatic configuration script	UNCHECKED
   Use a proxy server	UNCHECKED

5. Select "OK."
6. Select "OK" again.
7. Close all Internet Explorer windows.
8. Restart Internet Explorer. External sites such as CNN.com, ESPN.com, etc. should be accessible in addition to previously available internal sites.

Configuring Firefox

1. From the Firefox Browser Tools menu, select "Options."
2. Select "Advanced" from the far right side of the top menu.
3. Select the "Network" tab.
4. Select the "Settings" button.
5. Confirm the second button labeled "Auto-detect proxy settings for this network" is selected. No other items should be selected.
6. Select "OK."
7. Select "OK" again.
8. Close all Firefox windows.
9. Restart the Firefox browser. External sites such as CNN.com, ESPN.com, etc. should be accessible in addition to previously available internal sites.

For assistance with any of the steps above or questions regarding connecting to the Internet, please e-mail or call (214-648-7600) the IR Call Center.