Connecting to the Wired Network in BCIT Student Residences

1. Click the Start button and open Settings.
2. Select Network and Internet.
3. Open the Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click Set up a new connection or network.
5. Click Connect to the Internet.
6. When asked to pick the connection type, select Broadband (PPPoE).
7. When prompted, enter your usual BCIT credentials.
   • Note:  the Connection Name is for informational purposes only and is not critical for setting up the connection.
8. Click the Connect button.
9. After clicking the Connect button, the connection should be finalized and the following screen should appear.

1. From the Windows Desktop, Click on the Start Icon.

2. From the Start menu, click on the ‘Search for apps, settings and documents’ search bar. The menu will change to display search options.

3. In the Search bar, type in “Settings”. From the settings search results, click on “Settings” result, it should have a ‘cog wheel’ next to it. This will open the settings menu.

4. From the Settings menu, click on “Network and Internet”. This will open the Network and Internet menu, from the Network and Internet Menu, click on the “Dial-up” option.

5.  From the Dial-up options menu, click on “Set up a new connection” option. This will open the “Set Up a Connection Or Network” window, which will walk you through setting up a new PPPoE connection.

6. Inside the Set Up a Connection or Network window, click on “Choose a Connection” option.

7. When asked “How do you want to connect?” click on the “BroadBand (PPPoE)” option.

8. When prompted, enter your usual BCIT Credentials.

• • Note: The Connection Name is for informational purposes only and is not critical for setting up the connection

9. Click on the Connect button.

10. After clicking on the Connection button, the connection if successful the following screen should appear.

Currently, most gaming consoles are not compatible with PPPOE, which means they will not obtain internet connectivity when plugged directly into the network. For more information on PPPOE support and configuration, please refer to the console manufacturer’s support documentation.

The most commonly used solution for connecting multiple devices that require a physical network connection in student housing is to:

1. Purchase any commercially available router (Asus, Linksys, TP-link, D-Link etc) from your preferred retailer.
2. Connect the router to the network drop in the room.
3. Configure the router for PPPOE (Please refer to the manufacturers support documentation/setup guide).
4. Connect the various other devices to the router.

We also ask that you be considerate of those around you and when connecting a personal router to the network, please disable the Wifi on your router. This prevents any adverse affects on the provided BCIT wireless in student housing.

Please note that BCIT ITS does not offer support for personal devices, including routers and other networking equipment. Users are responsible for maintaining and configuring their own devices.

For information and instructions regarding connectivity to BCIT_Secure Wireless network please see this knowledge base article.