How to Connect Your Computer to the Internet
Before you start, you'll need:
- A computer that meets the ResNet minimum requirements
- Your UCSD username and password.
Connecting to the internet using a wireless connection
- Connect to an available ResNet network (eg. RESNET-PROTECTED or RESNET-GUEST-DEVICE). Read about the differences in ResNet's available networks. To connect to RESNET-PROTECTED, use your UCSD username and password as the network credentials. Some devices need more configuration options for RESNET-PROTECTED which can be found on the Configure Android, Chromebook, and some Linux Devices to connect to RESNET-PROTECTED webpage. To connect to RESNET-GUEST-DEVICE, use password ResnetConnect and accept the acceptable use policy. If no page loads, please navigate to httpforever.com.
- Devices that will be using RESNET-GUEST-DEVICE should be registered through the Device Portal to ensure they can access UCSD resources when connected. Information about registration can be found on the How to Connect Your Devices to the Internet webpage.
- Familiarize yourself with the ResNet Acceptable Use Policy.
Connecting to the internet using a wired Ethernet cable
Ethernet access is not available in residential areas.
However, if you are a student with a disability and need access to Ethernet as an accommodation, please email the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at osd@ucsd.edu to schedule an interactive process appointment. During this appointment, students will be able to share how access to Ethernet would mitigate a limitation imposed by a disabling condition. Additional documentation may be requested before the OSD makes a determination.
Contact Us
- Phone: (858) 246-4357
- Chat: Visit the ITS Support Website and click the bubble on the bottom right to connect to an agent
- Portal: support.ucsd.edu/its
- Email: resnet@ucsd.edu
- Zoom: ucsd.zoom.us/my/itsservicedesk
- In-person support: Applied Physics & Mathematics 1313