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Assumptions

  • You are running WindowsXP?. If you have a Mac, then you need to go here: Instructions for a Mac
  • You have a valid windows login and password, and have used it to log on to a wired computer on campus.
  • You have a wireless card that supports the following:
    • 802.11b or 802.11g
    • WPA or LEAP - Authentication
    • You are running Windows XP Service Pack 2. Service Pack 2 is available from Microsoft at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. If you aren't sure you are running Service Pack 2 or not you can verify it by the following:
      • Right click on My Computer and choose Properties.
      • Under the General tab find the label that reads "System:"
      • It should list your Service Pack level under the version portion. If Service Pack 1 is listed or no service pack is listed at all, you need to download Service Pack 2 from Microsoft.

Generic instructions for most cards

  • Install the hardware and drivers as directed by the installation instructions with the card.
  • Click on Start
  • Click on Control Panel
  • Click on Network and Internet Connections
    • Note: If you are running in Classic View, you skip this step.
  • Click on Network Connections
  • Locate your network card, which should be named something like "Wireless Network Connection", and double click on it.
  • Click on the Advanced button
  • Click on the Wireless Networks tab
Wireless Network Connection Properties screen
  • Make sure the box is checked next to "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings"
  • Click on the Add button in the "Preferred Networks" section
  • In the "Network Name (SSID)" field enter: 5210
  • In the "Network Authentication" field select WPA from the drop down box.
    • Note: if you do not have WPA as an option, try updating your drivers
  • In the "Data encryption" field select TKIP
Wireless Network Properties screen
  • Click on the Authentication tab at the top
  • In the "EAP type" field select Protected EAP (PEAP)
  • Uncheck "Authenticate as computer when computer information is available"
Authentication Properties screen
  • Click on the Properties button
  • Uncheck "Validate server certificate"
  • Under "Select Authentication Method" select Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)
Protected EAP Properties screen
  • Click on the Configure button
  • Uncheck "Automatically use my Windows login name and password (and domain if any)."
  • Click ok, ok, ok, ok
EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties screen

If you need assistance configuring your wireless notebook to access the UA Fort Smith network, please bring your notebook to Gardner 212.



 
   
     

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