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Instructions for switching from a Wi-Fi connection to a wired Ethernet connection on macOS or Windows 11, including plugging in the cable, turning off Wi-Fi, and confirming the wired connection is active. A wired connection is often faster and more stable than Wi-Fi. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students on campus.

Instructions for removing custom Domain Name System (DNS) servers on a Mac so it returns to the DNS settings provided automatically by the network. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students who are experiencing slow browsing, name-resolution errors, or custom DNS settings that are not compatible with Bowdoin's network, on either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

A visual reference guide identifying the cable and port types used with Bowdoin-issued computers, monitors, and peripherals. Covers USB-C, USB-A to USB-B, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Ethernet connections, with photos of each port and cable.