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LAN & WiFi Setup

Register your device, connect to hostel WiFi, and troubleshoot common issues.

LAN Configuration Quick Setup Guide

1

Connect Your Device

Plug in your LAN cable from the wall socket to your laptop or router. Make sure the cable clicks properly to ensure a stable connection.

2

Login to Router Configuration Page

Open your router’s IP (e.g., 192.168.0.1) in a browser. Enter the default username and password provided by the manufacturer or IITB CC.

3

Select Static-IP Configuration

Under Network Settings, choose Static IP instead of DHCP.

4

Enter Configuration Details

Use your Zone (Z), Floor (F), and Room Number (R) to fill in these values:

  • IP Address: 10.17.ZF.R
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Default Gateway: 10.17.ZF.250
  • Primary DNS: 10.200.1.11
  • Secondary DNS: Not required

Example: For Zone 6, Floor 9, Room 9076 → IP = 10.17.69.76, Gateway = 10.17.69.250

5

Verify Zone (Z) and Room (R)

  • Floors 1–5 → Zones 1–3
  • Floors 6 & above → Zones 1–6
  • Use the last two digits of your room number as R (e.g., Room 9076 → R = 76)
6

Login to IITB Internet Portal

After setting your IP, open internet.iitb.ac.in and log in using your LDAP credentials to access IITB internal sites.

Field Value
Hostel No.Hostel 17
Wing/FloorZone Z Floor F
IP Address10.17.ZF.R
Subnet Mask255.255.255.0
Default Gateway10.17.ZF.250
Primary DNS10.200.1.11
Secondary DNSNot Required

Web & LAN Council

Kaushal Pandey

Kaushal Pandey

System Administrator

✉️ sysadh17@iitb.ac.in 📞 +91
Dhruva

Dhruva Reddy

Web & LAN Secretary

✉️ 📞 +91 78997 68835
Anuj Yadav

Anuj Yadav

Web & LAN Secretary

✉️ 24B2450@iitb.ac.in 📞 +91 83078 56188

Common Network Issues

This checklist helps residents diagnose and resolve common LAN and internet issues. Please follow all steps carefully before reporting a problem.

  1. No Internet via LAN / Disconnection
    • Verify your IP configuration is correct as per the guide.
    • Check that your LAN cable is securely connected to the wall port and router/PC.
    • Try restarting your router.
  2. IITB Portal Login Fails
    • Verify your LDAP credentials are correct.
    • Clear your browser's cache and cookies.
  3. WiFi Signal Issues
    • If using a personal router, ensure the 2.4 GHz band is enabled.
    • Try forgetting and rejoining the network, especially if you move to a common area.
  4. When Reporting an Issue, Mention:
    • Whether the issue is room-specific, wing-wide, or hostel-wide.
    • The time/date the problem started.
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