These instructions assume that you are running Windows XP SP2 or greater.
You must use your Physics account (not a university x500 account) to connect.
First, go to the Control Panel from the Start Menu and get to the “Network Connections” folder. You may need to click “Network and Internet” if you are not using Control Panel's “Classic” mode. Then, find your wireless card and right click on it. Choose Properties:
Next, choose wireless networks:
Then, click “Add…”. Enter “PhysicsWPA” for the SSID, then choose WPA for “Network Authentication” and TKIP for “Data encryption”:
Next, choose the “Authentication” tab. Enable 802.1x (if needed) and choose PEAP for the EAP type. Unclick “Authenticate as computer…” and “Authenticate as guest…”:
Click on “Properties”. Enable “Connect to these servers” and enter ”www.physics.umn.edu”. For “Authentication Method” choose “MSCHAP v2”. Under “Trusted Root Certification Authorities” enable the “Thawte Premium Server CA”.
Click on “Configure”. Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows Login…”:
Click OK on all windows and close the Control Panel. Windows at this point should prompt you to click an info box near the System Tray to display a certificate check and a username and password dialog. This step is only performed once and past that point Windows stores the Username and Password on the computer.
After clicking on the info box the following username and password dialog is displayed. Do not set anything for domain, but do enter your Physics username and password.
Now, you should see the following within a few moments - you are now connected!
Bring your laptop to S43 for assistance (best to email us first to make sure someone is available to help).
Thanks to the CS department for creating these directions.
