DHCP Configuration for Mac OS X

To obtain IP address for your computer you will have to modify the IP settings and register your computer for DHCP.

• Under the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, and then select the option Network

• For Location, select Automatic, 

  For Show, select Built-in Ethernet.

  Now select the TCP/IP tab.

  Under the TCP/IP tab, for Configure choose Using DHCP.

  For the Domain Name Servers type in 

                                                       128.123.3.5 

                                                       128.123.2.19

  For Search Domains, type in nmsu.edu.

  Click Apply Now, close the control panel, and save when prompted and then 

  reboot your computer.

   

  

Start a web browser (either Netscape or Internet Explorer), Network Registration Site should appear, otherwise you may need to type http://netreg.nmsu.edu in the location bar of the browser. If you still do not get the registration page, check the settings above.

Now enter your My NMSU Username and password in the Dynamic Host Registration page, If you do not have your password or if you do not remember, call the Customer Service Center at 646-1840 for assistance.

Enter a hostname. The hostname can be anything you like but each hostname must be unique. If you duplicate a hostname that has already been selected by another user you will be notified and you will need to select a new one. The hostname can contain both letters and numbers but must begin with a letter.

The field labeled Ethernet address should already be filled in. If it is blank or incorrect please contact the Customer Service Center.

Submit your query and reboot your computer. If you have problems submitting, cross check your social username, password and hostname and press "Submit Query" again. If you cannot submit, please call the Customer Service Center for assistance.