These instructions should be sufficient to help most Windows Vista users set up their computers to use the campus wireless services with 802.1x authentication.
Before You Begin
These instructions assume you have a computer running Windows Vista and an installed wireless network interface card (NIC) which supports WPA encryption.
Configuration
- Go to Start > Connect to , then click on Set up a connection or network.
- Click Manually connect to a wireless network, and then click Next.
- In the Network name field, enter: "moobilenetx" (no quotes)
- For the Security type field, select: WPA-Enterprise
- For the Encryption type field, select: TKIP
- Leave the Security Key/Passphrase field, blank
- Check the box next to Start this connection automatically and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting and then click Next.
- Click on Change connection settings
- Uncheck the box next to Connect to a more preferred network if available
- Click on the Security tab
- Under Choose a network authentication method select: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Click the Settings...button
- Ucheck the box next to Validate server certificate
- Click the Configure...button
- Uncheck the box next to Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)
- Click OK
- Click OK
- Click OK
- Click Close
Your connection is now configured.
Connecting
- Once you have successfully connected, you should see the following balloon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Click on this balloon.
- If you do not see this balloon:
- right-click the connection icon at the bottom right hand corner of
the screen and click on Connect to a network.
- In the pop-up window, Connect to a network, double-click the moobilenetx - Security-enabled network or select it and click the connect button. If you do not see moobilenetx - Security-enabled network in the list, you may need to click on the refresh button.
- Click on Enter/select additional log on information.
- You will be asked for your credentials. Enter your UC Davis LoginID and Kerberos password in the appropriate boxes. The Logon Domain box should be left blank. Click Ok.
You should not need to enter your credentials on subsequent connections to moobilenetx.
Troubleshooting: Common wireless Setup and Connection Problems
After successful completion of the above steps, the major reasons for unsuccessful connection may be one or more of the following.
- You will not be able to log in to MoobilenetX if you have not changed or refreshed your password recently (since July 17, 2006). Refreshing your password should take care of the problem (you may keep the same password if you wish). To refresh your password, visit the Computing Accounts Webpage and select the "Change your password" option. After you refresh your password, wait about 10 minutes and then you should be able to log in to MoobilenetX.
- You may be in an area with no UCD wireless coverage. Coverage maps can be found here.
- UCD wireless or the campus network is temporarily down. If your neighbors also are unable to connect, this is the most likely cause. Try again later.
Need Help?
- Installing your wireless card (NIC) or its driver software? Contact the card's manufacturer.
- Configuring your computer for wireless? Call 530-754-HELP (Mon-Fri 7am-9pm) from in front of your computer.
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