Wireless Configuration Wizard for Windows

The Northwestern wireless network uses technical standard 802.1X/WPA2. Some laptops do not support WPA2, require updated drivers for your wireless card, or require an add-on card or adapter. Contact your vendor to determine your computer's wireless compatibility with 802.1X/WPA2.

How does it work?

The wireless network configuration wizard automatically enters the appropriate configuration settings to your Windows wireless client. Specifically the tool:

• Creates a new wireless network
• Enters the SSID of "Northwestern"
• Sets Network Authentication to "WPA2"
• Sets Data Encryption to "AES"
• Configures the client to use PEAP authentication.

By using the wizard instead of manual configuration, you can greatly lower the chance of mistakes that would prevent you from accessing the wireless network. If you prefer to configure your client manually, use NUIT's step-by-step instructions.

Configuration Instructions

1. Download and run:
   • Northwestern University Wireless Network Configuration Wizard (Windows Vista)
   • Northwestern University Wireless Network Configuration Wizard (Windows XP)
2. On your desktop, right-click My Network Places, then select Properties.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then select View Available Wireless Networks. A window similar to the following will appear:
   
   

   Windows XP Wireless Network Connections (Disconnected)

4. To connect to the Northwestern wireless network, highlight Northwestern, then click the Connect button.

   Note: If this is the first time that you connect, a notice similar to the following will appear in your system tray:

   

   Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Notice

5. Click on the icon in the system tray. A window similar to the following will appear:
   
   

   Windows XP Connect to Wireless Network

   1. Type your NetID into the User name: field.
   2. Type your NetID password into the Password: field.
   3. Leave the Logon domain: field blank.
   4. Click OK.
6. A window similar to the following will appear:
   
   

   Windows XP Verify Certificate Step 01

   1. You need to verify that the certificate is valid before you continue. Click the View Server Certificate button to show the details of the certificate. A window similar to the following will appear:
      
      

      Windows XP Verify Certificate Step 02

   2. If the Issued by: and Valid from match the above screen, click OK. Note: Issued to may contain syntax "netauth1" or "netauth2". A window similar to the following will appear:
      
      

      Windows XP Verify Certificate Step 03

   3. Click OK to save your changes.
7. If you are successful, a window similar to the following will appear:
   
   

   Windows XP Wireless Network Connections (Connected)