Connect Your Windows Device to the Wired Network

In addition to Wi-Fi, Marquette University has a wired campus network accessible with an Ethernet cable and network wall jack. Follow these steps to connect your Windows device to the wired network.

Check for Ethernet on Your Windows Device

Before connecting, make sure your Windows device has an Ethernet port. The port resembles a larger landline telephone jack and may look like this.

Don't have an Ethernet port on your device? Consider getting an adapter, such as a USB-Ethernet adapter, for your device. We recommend brands such as Anker, Belkin, and StarTech

If the Building Doesn't Require Signing in such as a Dorm Room:
Connect to the Wired Network

Plug the network cable into the Ethernet port or Ethernet adapter on the device.
Plug the other end of the cable into the network wall jack.
Wait a moment for the computer to show an Ethernet connection icon in the task bar.
Launch a web browser to confirm you have network access.

If your Dorm has a Cisco wall box like shown below, follow steps to connect:

1. Look under the Cisco wall box and locate the ethernet ports

2. Connect your ethernet cable to ports LAN2 or LAN3 as indicated above

3. Ensure your device has an internet connection

If the Building Requires Signing in such as an Academic Building:
Connect to the Wired Network

Note: Marquette-managed faculty and staff computers were automatically updated with settings to access the network.

Plug the network cable into the Ethernet port or Ethernet adapter on the device.
Plug the other end of the cable into the network wall jack.
Wait a moment for the computer to show an Ethernet connection icon in the task bar.
If prompted, sign in with your Marquette username — not your email address — and password.
If the connection fails, follow this tutorial to Connect your Personal Windows Device to the Wired Network in an Academic Building

Students, faculty, and staff with personally owned devices should use MU Secure Wi-Fi. Guests can use MU Guest Wi-Fi.