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Register staff equipment on the UCD network

Last Updated: 08/05/12

Whenever you buy a new computer, you must register it with IT Services before you can use it on the UCD wired network.

Note: You do not have to register to access the wireless network in UCD. For information on doing this click here

If a user is in breach of the Acceptable Usage Policy ( AUP) the following actions will be taken:

  • The user will be notified of the breach and if it occurs again will be suspended from the service for 24 hours.
  • If the same user is in breach again they will be removed from the service for 48 hours. 
  • If the same user is in breach for a fourth time they will be removed from the service and the Head of School/Unit will be notified.  A communication will be required from the Head of School/Unit before the user can access the service again.
  • If there is a consistent breach of the service in a particular location, then the service maybe removed from that location and the relevant Head of School/Unit will be notified. A meeting with the Head of School/Unit will be required and agreement on the acceptable use of the service in that location will need to be agreed before the service will be made live again.

Option 1 - Automatic registration

Using a network cable, connect your new piece of equipment to a network point in your office (in case of laptop turn off/disable the wireless network card first).

Launch a web browser. You will be automatically presented with a registration screen. When asked for a User Id and Password you should enter your UCD Connect account details. Follow the steps to submit your registration and it will be completed within 24 hours.

Option 2 - Manual registration

Before registering you need to get the ethernet address of your computer.

An ethernet address is a 12 digit code, e.g. 00:08:4a:f9:d5:30.

Find the Ethernet Address for a computer using Microsft Windows

  1. Go to Start > Run.
  2. Type Command in the run box. A black box will appear.
  3. Type ipconfig/all and hit Return. Some information will then appear.
  4. Under Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection, you should see a physical address. Take note of the 12 digit code. This is the computer’s ethernet address.

Find the Ethernet Address for a Mac

  1. Click on the Apple logo on the top left hand corner of the screen.
  2. Click "About this Mac"
  3. Click "More info"
  4. Click on "Network" on left-hand panel
  5. Take note of the MAC address given in the bottom right-hand panel.

Then proceed to the online registration form here

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