Reminder for Students: Students can access the Web and most BC services (Agora, MyFiles@bc, etc.) via the Web by just connecting to the BC wired network, so this set-up is optional for students. You only need to join the BC domain if you need access to on-campus servers and BC printers.

Have you already joined the BC domain on this computer? Can you already access BC printers and servers?  If yes, then you do not need to repeat these steps.

Step 1: Connecting to BC's wired network

2007 Quick Guide To Technology

If you are already connected to BC's wired network, go to Step 2: Joining the BC domain. Note to Resident Students: Instructions to connect to BC's wired network were included under "internet access" of  the  2007 Quick Guide To Technology (PDF) that was on your desk when you moved in. To connect to BC's wired network using: Windows Vista Windows XP Professional Mac OS X Other

Step 2: Joining the BC domain

To join the BC domain (one time setup):

• Are you using Windows Vista Home, XP Home, Me, or 98? Learn  why Boston College does not support Windows Vista Home, XP Home, Me, or 98 and what you need to do about it.
• Windows Vista  (includes new Dell laptops purchased through BC's 2007 Student Laptop Program)
• Windows XP Professional  
• Windows 2000
• Macintosh OS X (10.2.2) Jaguar and higher
• Macintosh OS 9.x

  = BC sign-in required.

Now that your computer has joined the BC domain, you can connect to BC's network printers and servers:

• To connect to network printers, see the Printing at Boston College section.