What is Get Connected, and what does it do?

You can download Get Connected from the Get Connected web site. This software automatically secures, patches, and configures your computer so it can connect to the Indiana University network from IU Bloomington or IUPUI campus housing. Get Connected makes it easy for you to connect your computer, and helps protect IU network resources from hackers, viruses, and worms.

Your computer will automatically direct to the Get Connected site when you plug it into the data jack. However, you can find the site at:

The Get Connected software works only with the following operating systems:

• Windows XP (Pro or Home version)
• Windows Vista

If your computer is not running one of the above operating systems, you will not be able to use Get Connected to register your computer. For assistance, contact your campus Support Center.

Note: If you have a Mac running Mac OS X 10.3 or later, instead of using Get Connected, you may visit your campus network registration site, as follows:

• For IUB, visit: https://dhcp.indiana.edu/
• For IUPUI, visit: https://dhcp.iupui.edu/

To use Get Connected, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Get Connected web site at: http://getconnected.iu.edu/
2. Click Click here to Connect to the Network to obtain the software.

   Detailed instructions for obtaining the software from the Get Connected web site, with screen shots, are available at:

   http://getconnected.iu.edu/instructions.aspx
3. You may run the software directly from the Get Connected web site (select run when prompted by your browser). You can also run the software by clicking the Install Get Connected or GCinstaller.exe icons the download process places on your desktop.

   Note: You must be logged in with administrative rights to use the Get Connected software in Windows.

   Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?

4. Once you launch the software, follow the prompts on each screen until you reach the option to register your computer on the network.

Note: If you have problems using the Get Connected program, Residential IT Services (RITS) and the Support Center can help. For more information, see In IUB and IUPUI campus housing, where can I get assistance with my computer?

Also see:

• At IU, why do I need to know the administrator account on my computer?