Setup Wireless

NOTE: The first time you connect to Wireless@UNB, you may be prompted with the following warning:

Windows XP Warning

This is a normal warning for Windows XP. You may click 'OK' safely. This warning should only appear the first time you connect to Wireless@UNB.

System requirements to access the wireless network:

  1. Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home.
  2. Support for Wireless Protected Access (WPA), which is included in Service Pack 2 (or greater) for Windows XP, and is also available as a free update from Microsoft for machines which do not have Service Pack 2 installed (see instructions below for how to check if you are running Service Pack 2 or higher).
  3. An 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a wireless card with a driver that supports WPA.

Instructions:

Step 1 - Open the Wireless Network Properties dialog box

1.    If your computer has a wireless switch, make sure it is turned on.

2.    Open the 'Wireless Networks Properties' dialog box by following these steps:

  • Click the 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel' from the Settings menu.
  • Double-click 'Network Connections'.
  • Right-click the icon for your wireless card and choose 'Properties'.
  • In the Network Connection Properties dialog box, click on the 'Wireless Networks' tab.
  • Ensure that the box next to 'Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings' is checked.
  • If Wireless@UNB already exists, select it and click 'Remove'.
  • Click the 'Add' button.
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Step 2 - Enter wireless network characteristics

1.    On the 'Association' tab in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, enter the following:

  • Network name (SSID): 'Wireless@UNB'
  • Network Authentication: 'WPA'
    Note: If WPA is not an available choice, either WPA support is missing from Windows XP or the driver for your wireless network card does not support WPA (check the manufacturer's web site for an updated driver).
  • Data encryption: 'TKIP'
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Step 3- Select authentication details

1.    On the 'Authentication' tab, do the following:

  • Next to EAP type, select 'Protected EAP (PEAP)'.
  • Click 'Properties'.
  • Check off the 'Validate server certificate' box and the 'GeoTrust Global CA' box.
  • Under Select Authentication Method, select 'Secured password (EAP-MSCHAPv2)' then click 'Configure...'.

    Protected EAP Properties window

  • Make sure the 'Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)' box is unchecked then click 'OK'.

    EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties window

  • Uncheck the box next to 'Authenticate as computer when computer information is available'.
  • Uncheck the box next to 'Authenticate as guest when user or computer information is unavailable'.

    Wireless network properties window
  • Click 'OK'.

Step 4 - Connect to the Network

  • If you are within range of our wireless network access points, a balloon should appear above the system tray allowing you to enter your UNB Login ID and Password to connect to the Network (this may take a minute or more).

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  • Click the balloon to display the 'Enter Credentials' dialog box.
  • Enter your UNB Login ID and Password.

    Enter Credentials window
  • You should now be connected to Wireless@UNB.

Checking for Service Pack 2:

If your computer is running Windows XP and you are unsure if you have Service Pack 2 (or greater) installed, please follow the instructions below.

Step 1 - Check for Service Pack 2

  1. Windows XP on your computer must have the software necessary to use Wireless Protected Access (WPA).  If Service Pack 2 is installed on your computer, then you have the required software.  To check to see if you have Service Pack 2, do the following:
    • Right-click the 'My Computer' icon on your desktop
    • Choose 'Properties' to display the 'System Properties' dialog box
    • If Service Pack 2 is included in your system description, then you can proceed to step 3.
  2. If you do not yet have Service Pack 2, you can choose to install it, or install the WPA update described next in step.  If you wish to install Service Pack 2, click here for instructions on how to download and install it.  Once installed, you can then proceed to step 3.
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Step 2 - If Service Pack 2 is not installed, install Wireless Protected Access update

  1. If you do not have Service Pack 2 installed, and do not wish to install it at this time, you must download and install a Windows update from Microsoft in order to enable WPA on your system.  Click here for instructions on how to download and install this update.

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