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Wireless Networks

WVU.Encrypted Configuration:
Windows XP

If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, you must have Service Pack 2 installed. If you do not have service pack 2 installed, you can download it from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

You can access the WVU.Encrypted wireless network with any Wi-Fi client device which supports WPA and AES, by following the steps below. WVU recommends but does not require Cisco-branded or CCXv2 Cisco-compatible client adapters.

Configure Windows XP to Connect to WVU.Encrypted

1. Make sure your MasterID account is active. You must have an active MasterID to use the University wireless networks.
   
   If you are already using your MasterID account to log into the Parking website, WVU Central, or other MasterID applications, then your wireless access is already active. Proceed to step 2.
   
   If you need to activate your account, or if you are not certain if your account is active, visit http://adact.wvu-ad.wvu.edu/ and submit your information there.
   
   Once your account is activated, an email with your login name and a randomized password will be sent to your GroupWise or MIX email address within a few minutes. When you receive this email, visit http://masterreset.wvu.edu within 72 hours and update your account with a new password you choose. Your wireless account is not active until you update your password.
   
   
2. Preconfiguring your client: Overview
   Specific, step-by-step configuration instructions for the standard Windows XP client are included in the next step; however, the basic steps are the same for all clients.
   • enable DHCP or automatic IP addresses for your wireless adapter.
   • add WVU.Encrypted to your list of wireless networks (SSIDs).
   • select WPA2 Enterprise authentication (or WPA Enterprise if WPA2 is not listed) and AES encryption
   • enable 802.1x (EAP) and select PEAP or EAP-MSCHAPv2 as the EAP type.
   • enable validation of server certificates.
   • disable both 'authenticate as guest' and 'authenticate as computer', if applicable.
   • disable automatic use of Windows logon info, if applicable
3. Preconfiguring your client: Windows XP
   This guide assumes that your wireless adapter and software are already installed and working properly. If you need assistance with installation and initial setup of your wireless adapter, please contact the adapter manufacturer.
   • Open the Network Connections control panel. If "My Network Places" is on your desktop, right click My Network Places and select Properties. Or, you can access the Network Connections control panel through the Start menu, under Settings.
   • Right click on your wireless adapter, and choose Properties.
     
     
     
   • Under "This connection uses the following items", click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on Properties.
     
     
     
   • Confirm that IP address and DNS server will be obtained automatically; click OK.
     
     
     
   • Click to the Wireless Networks tab of the adapter properties window, and verify that "Use Windows to configure my wireless settings" is selected. Click to Add a new preferred network.
     
     
     
   • Enter WVU.Encrypted as the SSID. Select WPA authentication and AES encryption.
     
     
   • Click to the Authentication tab. Select Protected EAP as the EAP type; make sure that "Authenticate as computer" and "Authenticate as guest" are both unchecked. Click to edit Properties.
     
     
     
   • Make sure that "Validate server certificate" is enabled, and check the box for IPS Servidores if listed. Ensure that the authentication method is EAP-MSCHAPv2. Click to Configure Authentication Method.
     
     
     
   • Disable automatic use of Windows logon; click "OK" on all dialogs.
     
     
     
     
4. Logging in
   Once your settings are configured, visit any WVU wireless hotspot and enable your wireless adapter. You should see a login popup appear requesting your credentials. Enter your MasterID login information; leave the Domain field blank if it appears.
   
   If prompted to accept certificates, accept the IP Servidores root and intermediate certificates, and server certificates from WVU.EDU.
   
   
   
   
5. Help
   Please call the Help Desk at (304) 293-4444 or email oithelp@mail.wvu.edu with any questions or issues this guide does not address.

Updated June 25, 2008