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The instructions that follow are for users of Windows XP Service
Pack 2.
Note: The Linksys Wireless
Configuration Utility does NOT work with Windows XP. You should
un-install the Linksys Wireless Configuration utility and use Windows XP's
built in wireless configuration utility.
It is VERY important that users install current service packs
and critical updates prior to configuring your wireless connection (Microsoft Windows Update).
You should also download and install the latest drivers for
your wireless NIC.
1.
Verify
that you have installed all current service packs and critical updates
prior to configuring your wireless connection.
2.
Verify
that there is an Access Point near by.
1. Go to the control panel and double click Network Connections.
2. You will now see the following screen.
- If the wireless card is properly installed, then
you will see the Wireless Network Connection icon, if not then the
wireless adapter is not being properly detected. Re-install adapter
and driver.
- Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon
and select properties.
3. On the Wireless Network Connection Properties window select
the Wireless Networks tab.
- Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless
network settings is checked.
- Under the Preferred networks section, click Add…
4. In the Network name (SSID): field enter : NCC_Wireless
5. In the Network Authentication box, select Open and in
the Data encryption box, select WEP. Also, make sure
and check the The key is provided for me automatically box.
Now select the Authentication tab.
9. The Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication
for this network box should be checked. Set the EAP type to Protected
EAP (PEAP). Authenticate as computer when computer information is
available and Authenticate as guest when user or computer
information is unavailable should NOT be checked. Now
click the Properties button on the middle right hand side of window.
10. Now, verify that Validate
server certificate is UNCHECKED and that Select Authentication
Method should be set to Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).
Also, Enable Fast Reconnect should be UNCHECKED. Now click the
Configure button in lower right corner.
11. Make sure that the box nest to Automatically use my Windows
logon name and password (and domain if any) is UNCHECKED. You will
now need to click ok to all the proceeding windows.
12. You will now see this bubble come up from
your system tray (the area next to the time display on the task bar).
Click inside the bubble to open the login window.
13. You will now be prompted to enter your NCC user name, NCC
password. You can leave the Logon
Domain field Blank. Click OK at the bottom, and after it
authenticates you will be on the wireless network.
NOTICE:
The next time you start your pc/laptop you will not be
prompted for your NCC user name and password. The connection will not be
instantaneous, it takes a couple of minutes to associate with the access
point and authenticate the user information.
ALERT:
If you have followed the above instructions and are still
experiencing problems, please contact the Help Desk at
for further assistance.
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