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title: "Connect to Wired Network Ports in University Housing"
canonical: "https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/1807777793/Connect%20to%20Wired%20Network%20Ports%20in%20University%20Housing"
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The wired network requires a quick registration process to connect. 

> ⚠️ **IMPORTANT PRE-REGISTRATION CHECKLIST**
> ⚠️ 
> ⚠️ 1. Connect to [campus WiFi](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/2425129) or [VPN](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/2425144).
> ⚠️ 2. Have your Cal Poly username and password handy.
> ⚠️ 3. Use the web browser that is native to your computer operating system (Safari or Edge).
> ⚠️ 4. When submitting a ticket for support, include whether you see link activity lights on your device/adapter. <span style="color: #0747a6">*(see drop-down menu below)*</span>

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<summary>CLICK to see what link activity lights look like...</summary>

Verify that the Ethernet port on your device shows activity lights.

![Ethernet cable connected to the devices. Arrow pointing to Network Activity Lights.](media://50ae83e7-81f3-4c59-bf71-ee4c9728178c)
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