Tutorial: Connecting to DHNet Wired service
All in-room DHNet portsEthernet Port
An ethernet port is a place where you plug in an ethernet cable. This can be on your computer or the wall.
have been upgraded to use the 802.1x802.1x
A security protocol used to limit who can sign on to our network. 802.1x authenticates and authorizes anyone who connects to a DHNet network port. If they fail authentication they will not be given internet access. authentication protocol. This will allow for better network monitoring, maintenance, and security for our residents. Your PC or Apple MAC machine will need to be configured to use this new protocol and allow for access to DHNet. You will need to use your Gatorlink username and password to access DHNet Wired service.
Download the DHNet Connection Guide - Updated 3/25/2008
Select your operating system:
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Windows XP SP3
- Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.0 and up)
- Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.10 and up) and Panther (10.3.3 and up)
- Ubuntu Linux 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) and below
- Ubuntu Linux 8.04 (Hardy Heron)
- Using Internet Connection Sharing for TiVO and Video Game Systems
Attention Students
To help in assisting with issues that student residents are experiencing, we have developed a few steps for student residents to try before visiting a DHNet@Home location.
- Wired Help Instructions - Use these steps before visiting a DHNet@Home Location
If you have problems after you have tried the WIRED HELP INSTRUCTIONS, visit a DHNet@Home location, call (352) 392-2171 x10191 or complete a HAWK Request.
If you have forgotten your Gatorlink password, please visit http://www.gatorlink.ufl.edu/ or call (352) 392-HELP. If you Gatorlink password still does not work, please visit https://my.ufl.edu and select "My Gatorlink Account Status" from the My Account menu. Select the "Resynchronize my Password" tab and then try again.