If you are a member of the CS Department and need to use the University's data network (e.g., campus wireless or wired connections not on the CS network), then you must register your host with the OIT; for additional information, see these OIT pages:
Changing the Host Database (non-Dormnet)
Which Devices Must be Registered in the Host Database?
Who Needs to Register a Device in the Host Database?
Registration Example for a Wireless Device
To register your wireless device, fill out the request form at the following link:
Add a New Entry to the Host Database (a link from the Changing the Host Database (non-Dormnet) page)
The following table describes the values members of the CS department should use when filling out the host registration form for a wireless device:
| Field * | Value |
|---|---|
| ENTRY-TYPE: | HOST |
| DNS-DOMAIN: | Princeton.EDU |
| ENTRY-NAME: | hostname ** |
| CONNECTION-MEDIA: | Wireless |
| IP-SUBNET-OR-ADDRESS: | wirelessnet |
| WIRELESS-ADDRESS: | wireless MAC address separated by colons (:) |
| SYSTEM-TYPE: | 'choose from list' |
| OPERATING-SYSTEM: | 'choose from list' |
| TECH-CONTACT: | your-netid@cs.princeton.edu |
| BUILDING: | 35 Olden St. |
| ROOM: | your office number |
| DEPARTMENT-NUMBER: | 25500 |
The above fields are the minimum required to get a wireless device registered on the OIT system.
* The field names on OIT's host registration page are links to more detailed information about the particular field.
** Details and restrictions on the hostname are here.
After entering the values in the form, click 'Verify' at the bottom of the page. Note that it may take up to an hour for registration to complete.
Managing Your Host Registrations in the OIT Database
Select this to search for and view entries in the Host Database.
Select this to display the Host Database entry corresponding to the IP address your computer is currently using.
Make Changes For Office Entries (i.e. all entries except Dormnet Subscriptions)
Select this to add, change, and delete Host Database entries (except for those entries associated with a Dormnet subscription).
Also select this to set the Departmental Contacts for a department.
Make Changes for Dormnet Subscriptions
Select this to subscribe to Dormnet, to unsubscribe from Dormnet, or to change a Host Database entry associated with a Dormnet subscription.
For other information about the campus data network, network services, and documentation for configuring devices attached to the network, visit the OIT Network Systems Home Page.