King College > Current Students > Technology > Network Access

Network Access

How do I connect to the network from my dorm room?

Make sure your computer has a compatible Ethernet card. We recommend the 3Com Etherlink III with a twisted pair connector.

Finally, plug your patch cable (available in 10, 25, and 50 foot lengths from the King College Bookstore) into your computer and into the blue data jack in your room. We cannot provide a guarantee of service if you use a patch cable or ethernet card which does not conform to our specifications. Often, uncertified cables or cards will send large amounts of traffic onto the network. If we find this to be the case from your computer, the system will disable your port and you will be denied access to the network.

I've completed the form and have connected my computer to the blue data jack in my room. Now what?